Stars and Stripes Puffer

Stars and Stripes Puffer

Scientific Name Arothron hispidus
Identification Gray-brown body with white spots and stripes. Large and robust; one of the most common puffers in the trade.
Maximum Length 18 inches
Origin Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size 150 gallons
Reef Compatibility Not reef safe

Behavior

Very personable and interactive. Frequently the focal point of a large FOWLR system. Learns feeding routines quickly.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore. Feed hard shrimp, clam, crab, squid, silversides, and meaty frozen foods.

Cautions

Very large; will consume all invertebrates and may bite other fish.