Black Dogface puffer - Arothron nigropunctatus
Length: Grows up to 12 inches long.
Foods: Feeds on meaty foods such as: chopped squid, scallops, and krill. Will eat crabs, shrimps, and small fish.
Reef Compatibility: Not Reef Safe.
Water Conditions: Temp. 73-78F. Salinity 27-31ppt or 1.020-1.023, pH 8.1-8.4
Special Needs: Needs a fairly large tank, likes to hide, noctural, can be placed with other puffers and this black color variation is rare.
cientific Name | Arothron nigropunctatus | |
Reef Compatible | No | |
Care Level | Intermediate | |
Disposition | Semi-aggressive | |
Min. Tank Size | 45 gallons | |
Mature Size | 13 inches | |
Diet | Carnivore | |
Range | Indo-Pacific, Solomon Islands |
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