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About Porcupine Puffer
Yellowish-tan body covered entirely with long, sharp spines that inflate dramatically when threatened. Rounded body shape with large eyes and a beak-like mouth; distinguished from other puffers by the prominent spiny coverage and absence of dark bands or spots on the body.
Key facts
- Family
- Diodontidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires large tank and specialized diet. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 150 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed hard-shelled invertebrates such as snails, clams, and sea urchins to maintain proper jaw function and prevent overgrowth of the beak. Offer a varied diet of frozen crustaceans and occasional live prey.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, and the tropical central Pacific.
- Appearance
- Yellowish-tan body covered entirely with long, sharp spines that inflate dramatically when threatened. Rounded body shape with large eyes and a beak-like mouth; distinguished from other puffers by the prominent spiny coverage and absence of dark bands or spots on the body.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations, Overgrown teeth
- Notes
- Will eat invertebrates and may nip at corals. Requires hard-shelled foods to prevent tooth overgrowth. Can be messy eaters.
- Aka
- Long-spined Porcupinefish, Spiny Puffer
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