Sapo Puffer - Arothron meleagris

The **Sapo Puffer** is a captivating and sizable pufferfish, featuring a deep blackish-blue body adorned with numerous bright white spots. These fish are truly a sight to behold. **Sapo Puffers** can grow up to 19 inches, requiring a minimum tank size of 125 gallons. They are generally peaceful and unlikely to disturb other tank inhabitants. However, they may consume invertebrates and occasionally nip at corals, depending on their individual temperament.

When threatened, **Sapo Puffers** can inflate their bodies to more than twice their normal size to deter predators. This behavior is common when they are netted, so it's advisable to use acrylic containers for transfer. Avoid triggering this response for entertainment, as it can stress the fish.

Instead of traditional teeth, the **Sapo Puffer** has beak-like teeth for crushing hard-shelled prey. As carnivores, they require a diet rich in meaty foods, including invertebrates with tough shells to help wear down their teeth. High-quality fresh and frozen seafood will keep your **Sapo Puffer** healthy and content.

If you have questions about whether the **Sapo Puffer** is suitable for your aquarium, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

• Maximum Size: 19"
• Tank Size: 125 Gallons
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Coloration: Black, Blue, White
• Diet: Carnivore
• Regions Found: Indo-Pacific Ocean, Africa, Hawaii
• Reef Compatible: No
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Water Conditions: 74-82?F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
• Other Names: Guinea Fowl Pufferfish, Sapo Pufferfish

Sizes: 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"