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About Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer
Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer is a small, tan to brown body with darker spots and reticulated patterns, a blunt snout, and the ability to inflate when threatened. The pectoral fins are translucent, and coloration may vary with mood and diet.
Key facts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Tetraodontidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance
- Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer is a small, tan to brown body with darker spots and reticulated patterns, a blunt snout, and the ability to inflate when threatened. The pectoral fins are translucent, and coloration may vary with mood and diet.
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of small crustaceans (mysis shrimp, small copepods), chopped seafood, and quality prepared foods. Bennett's Sharpnose Puffers benefit from occasional snail or small invertebrate prey to wear down continuously growing teeth.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines, extending through Micronesia and Polynesia.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank with plenty of hiding spots and rockwork • pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Feed small crustaceans, frozen foods, quality pellets 2-3x daily • Provide caves and crevices; territorial with other puffers • Strong water flow and excellent filtration required
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