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About Dogface Puffer
A stocky, rounded pufferfish with pale tan-to-yellow coloration and distinctive dark brown or black spots covering the head and body. The face is notably large and dog-like, which gives the species its common name.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Max Size
- 12
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of hard-shelled invertebrates (crustaceans, mollusks, sea urchins, snails) three to four times weekly. Supplement occasionally with chopped squid or fish. Their hard teeth continuously grow and require abrasion from crunching shells.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations, Overgrown teeth
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and Samoa, typically found in reef areas and seagrass beds at depths of 1–50 meters.
- Notes
- Will eat invertebrates and may nip at corals. Requires hard-shelled foods to prevent tooth overgrowth. Can be aggressive toward smaller fish.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Feeding Schedule
- 3-4 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Tetraodontidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires large tank and specialized diet. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 200-gallon tank with excellent filtration • Stable water: pH 8.1-8.3, temp 72-78°F, SG 1.023-1.025 • Carnivorous diet (shrimp, crustaceans, mollusks) • Can be aggressive toward smaller fish and invertebrates
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