The **Golden Puffer** is a captivating and sizable Pufferfish, showcasing either a black body with white spots or a golden hue with black spots, depending on its life stage.

Reaching up to 19 inches in adulthood, the **Golden Puffer** requires a minimum 125-gallon aquarium. While generally peaceful, they should not be housed with smaller, gentle fish. Additionally, they consume invertebrates crucial for reef tanks, making them unsuitable for such environments.

Known for their engaging personalities, **Golden Puffers** often behave like family pets, recognizing their owners.

As carnivores, they thrive on a diet rich in meaty foods like crab, shrimp, and clam. It's essential to provide ample live rock for them to grind their beaks on.

In a larger fish-only tank, the **Golden Puffer** is a fantastic addition, offering the intriguing experience of watching its color transition over time.

• Tank Capacity: 125 Gallons

  Temperament: Peaceful

  Max Length: 19 Inches

  Color Variations: Yellow, Gold, Black, Brown

  Feeding: Carnivorous

  Natural Habitat: Indo-Pacific Ocean, Africa, Hawaii

  Reef Suitability: No

  Skill Level: Intermediate

  Water Parameters: 74-82?F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5

  Alternate Names: Gold Pufferfish, Guinea Fowl Pufferfish, Guineafowl Puffer, Arothron Puffer

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"