Where to buy Scribbled Arothron Puffer
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About Scribbled Arothron Puffer
Tan to olive body covered with wavy dark lines and spots resembling scribbles, with yellow-tinged fins. Rounded body typical of pufferfish, with a blunt snout and small mouth designed for crushing hard prey.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Max Size
- 18
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Great Barrier Reef.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Tetraodontidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 150 gallon tank with plenty of open swimming space and hiding places • Temperature range 72-78°F; keep salinity at 1.023-1.025 SG • Feed hard-shelled foods (snails, clams, shrimp) 2-3 times weekly to wear down continuously growing teeth • Highly aggressive toward other fish, especially conspecifics; keep singly • Prone to overfeeding; robust appetite can lead to obesity
- Min tank size
- 150 gallons
- Appearance
- Tan to olive body covered with wavy dark lines and spots resembling scribbles, with yellow-tinged fins. Rounded body typical of pufferfish, with a blunt snout and small mouth designed for crushing hard prey.
- Temperament
- Aggressive
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