Fish Coral Inverts

Blue Spotted Puffer

Canthigaster solandri

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Suggested Tank

151+ liters

Max Size

11 cm

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

A small sharpnose puffer with a tan-to-orange body blanketed in glowing blue spots and blue lines radiating from the eyes, plus a dark ocellus at the rear dorsal base. Reaching roughly 4.5 inches, it is generally peaceful toward fish but curious and nippy, and it will sample corals, clams, tubeworms, snails, shrimp and hermit crabs, so it is only cautiously reef compatible. Keep one per tank in a mature aquarium of 40+ gallons with plenty of rockwork, caves and open swimming space, avoid boisterous tankmates or long-finned fish, and feed hard-shelled meaty foods to wear down the beak; net-free transfers (use a container) prevent stressful inflation.

Reef Safe

With caution

Environment

The Blue Spotted Puffer needs a large tank with plenty of hiding spots and room to swim. It prefers a tank with a sandy bottom and plenty of live rock for it to graze on. It also requires clean, well-oxygenated water.

Behavior

This species is known for its curious and active behavior. It enjoys exploring its environment and can often be seen swimming around the tank. However, it can also be somewhat territorial, especially towards other puffers.

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