Hispidus Puffer

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Latin Name: Arothron hispidus
Common Name(s): Stars and Stripes Puffer
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Aggressive
Adult Full Size: 12"-18"
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons (WILL NEED TO UPGRADE AS IT GROWS)
Reef Safe: No
UV Required: Not Required
Protein Skimmer Required: Not required, but recommended
Foods: Clams, Scallops, Krill, Squid, Frozen Chunky Mix, Mussels, Crab Clusters, 2.3mm ABN Chromo Pellets

Description: The Hispidus Puffer would make a great addition to larger fish-only, semi-aggressive tanks for both novice or experienced aquarists. This puffer is green-tan in color with white spots and stripes. Do not mix with other tetraodontidae puffer species. This fish will add so much personality to a tank. This fish is not reef safe as it will eat invertebrates. It is important to feed meaty foods and clams or mussels to manage teeth growth.