The **Spiny Box Puffer** is a captivating and sizable pufferfish known for its engaging personality. These puffers display a predominantly light tan to brown hue, adorned with prominent dark brown to black spots and patterns. Their bodies are covered in spines, providing protection against more aggressive fish. With their large blue eyes, **Spiny Box Puffers** often resemble a family pet more than a typical fish.

Reaching up to 11 inches in length, **Spiny Box Puffers** require a minimum tank size of 150 gallons. They exhibit semi-aggressive behavior and may target smaller, slower fish and invertebrates, making them unsuitable for reef tanks.

In larger aquariums, **Spiny Box Puffers** can coexist with other puffers. They can inflate their bodies to more than twice their size to deter threats, so it's best to use an acrylic or plastic container for moving them, rather than a net. It's important not to provoke them to inflate for entertainment, as it causes stress.

As carnivores, **Spiny Box Puffers** thrive on a diet rich in meaty foods. Juveniles benefit from mysis and brine shrimp, along with high-quality meaty frozen foods. As they grow, they require chunks of fresh seafood to maintain health. Their beak-like teeth necessitate feeding on foods with tough shells to prevent overgrowth.

Feel free to reach out if you have any inquiries about the **Spiny Box Puffer** and its suitability for your aquarium.

• Tank Capacity: 150 Gallons
  Behavior: Semi-aggressive
  Max Length: 11 Inches
  Colors: White, Tan, Brown, Yellow
  Feeding: Carnivorous
  Habitat: Caribbean
  Reef Suitability: No
  Skill Level: Advanced
  Water Parameters: 74-82F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
  Alternate Names: Burr Puffer, Web Burrfish

Size Categories: Tiny: Up to 2", Small: Over 2-2.5", Small/Medium: Over 2.5-3.5", Medium: Over 3.5-4.5", Medium/Large: Over 4.5-5.5", Large: Over 5.5-6.5", Extra Large: Over 6.5-7.5", Extra Extra Large: Over 7.5-8.5", Show Size: Over 8.5-10.5", Jumbo: Over 10.5"