Peacock Toby Pufferfish

Canthigaster jactator

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

4 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

The Peacock Toby Pufferfish is a vibrant, colorful marine fish known for its striking patterns and unique shape. It has a round body with a pointed snout and large eyes. Its body is covered in a variety of colors, including blues, yellows, and greens, with a pattern that resembles the plumage of a peacock, hence its name.

Reef Safe

With caution. Peacock Toby Pufferfish may nip at small-polyped stony coral and some invertebrates.

Environment

The Peacock Toby Pufferfish prefers a well-decorated aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. They enjoy environments with live rock for grazing and require good water quality with a stable temperature.

Behavior

Peacock Toby Pufferfish are known to be curious and somewhat territorial. They are active swimmers and spend much of their time exploring their surroundings. They can display aggressive behavior towards other fish, especially those of the same species.

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Canthigaster jactator

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