Mappa Puffer

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Latin Name: Arothron mappa   
Common Name(s): Map Puffer, Scribbled Puffer, Kesho-fugu
Difficulty: Beginner 
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Adult Full Size: 24”
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: No
UV Required: Not Required
Protein Skimmer Required: Recommended
Foods: 2.3mm ABN Chromo Pellets, Krill, Squid, Clams, Mussels, Scallops, Silversides, Crab Clusters, Chunky Mix

Description: Mappa Puffer's are from the East Coast of Africa. The Mappa Puffer is distinguished by its black "scribbled" pattern on a light brown or deep yellow body. It is important to feed them hard-shelled foods at least 2-3 times a week to help grind down their ever-growing "fused teeth" beak. They tend to be a more peaceful species of "dogface" type puffer. Do not mix with other Arothron sp. pufferfish. They do grow large, so a large aquarium is needed. They are best mixed in a semi-aggressive fish-only tank with larger fish.