Starry Pufferfish

This species is known as Starry Pufferfish and the correct latin name is Arothron stellatus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Puffer family. (e) Origin of this species is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

An aggressive fish which is suitable for public aquariums instead of classic home fish tanks.

Starry Pufferfish can grow up to 120 cm what is approximately 47 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 14400cm² of water surface which is approximately 2232 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is difficult to keep the Starry Pufferfish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

A juvenile specimen



An adult specimen

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