Golden Dogface Puffer

Golden Dogface Puffer

Scientific Name Arothron meleagris (gold phase)
Identification Brilliant golden-yellow body with small white spots. A color variant of the meleagris dogface; striking.
Maximum Length 12 inches
Origin Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size 100 gallons
Reef Compatibility Not reef safe

Behavior

Highly personable and interactive; one of the most recognizable puffer species in the trade.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore. Feed shrimp (with shells), hard clam, snails, and meaty frozen foods.

Cautions

Will eat invertebrates and nip at soft corals.