Blue Spotted Puffer (Canthigaster solandri)
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Blue Spotted Puffer
Canthigaster solandri
189 Litres (50 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
8.1 - 8.5
22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blue Spotted Puffer, Blue Dot Toby, Spotted Sharpnose, Netted Pufferfish, Spotted Sharpnose Puffer, False Eye Toby
Additional scientific names
- Tetrodon solandri, Canthigaster australis, Canthigaster glaucospilotus
Origin
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Sexing
- It is not possible to visually sex these fish.
Tank compatibility
- Relatively docile fish, suitable for most tankmates.
Diet
- Wide range of food including but not limited to clams, shrimp, algae, flakes, garlic pellets, seaweed.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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