Become a credit card member today!Blackspotted Dogface Pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus), Large
Description
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The Blackspotted Dogface Puffer is very intelligent and has been known to recognize its feeder and perform small tricks. Be aware that this fish can be semi aggressive and is known to nip on tank mates' fins. When choosing tank mates be sure to pick other semi aggressive fish that can stand up to the puffer. Aggression can be amplified in smaller tanks. The Blackspotted Dogface Puffer is not considered reef safe since they prefer to snack on sessile invertebrates. For continued health provide a varied diet of meaty foods multiple times a day. Since they have teeth, the Blackspotted Dogface needs to be fed foods with a shell to keep them from overgrowing. The Blackspotted Dogface Puffer lacks pelvic fins and mostly depends on their pectoral fins to move around. They will grow to be about a foot in size full grown adults will need around 150 gallons; however, you can get away with smaller aquariums when they are juveniles. This puffer is tannish gray with yellow fins and black spots.
- - Add to an aquarium with ample swimming room
- - For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty foods, such as chopped seafood, multiple times a day
- - Should be fed foods with a shell to wear down their teeth
- - Not reef safe
- - Needs semi-aggressive tank mates
- - Approximate selling size: medium 2.75"-3.75"; medium/large 3.75"-4.5"
Specifications
| SKU | 3907425 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Max water Temp | 78 F |
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| Water Parameters-SG Max | 1.025 |
| Pet Max Length | 1.1 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 8 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 8.1 |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Pet Min Length | 2.75 IN |
| Water Parameters-SG Min | 1.02 |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8.4 |
| Scientific Name | Arothron nigropunctatus |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Marine |
| Native To | Indo-Pacific |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Size | Large |
Item Dimensions
| Length | 3.75 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.