Silverstripe Blaasop

This species is known as Silverstripe Blaasop and the correct latin name is Lagocephalus sceleratus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Puffer family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-West Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A semi-aggressive fish which is not recommended for classic aquariums due to it’s size.

Silverstripe Blaasop can grow up to 110 cm what is approximately 43 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 13200cm² of water surface which is approximately 2046 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is 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 Silverstripe Blaasop 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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