This species is known as
Prickly Puffer and the correct latin name is
Ephippion guttifer. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Puffer family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
East Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Although it’s a peaceful fish, it is not recommended for home aquariums due to it’s size and demands.
Prickly Puffer can grow up to 80 cm what is approximately 31 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 9600cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1488 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are very large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Prickly Puffer fish. (
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.
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Document modified on Mon Dec 10 11:13:36 UTC 2007
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