Stars and Stripes Puffer

Latin Name

Arothron hispidus

Common Name

Also known as

Hispid Puffer, Dogface Puffer

Fast Facts

Young individuals are regularly available in the trade and make great aquarium fish. It is also generally not too aggressive. It can be kept with other members of the genus, but keep only one individual can even be kept in a larger tank. It is a rather shy fish when first added to the aquarium, therefore, you will need to provide plenty of hiding places. Once it is fully adjusted to the aquarium it is a bold hardy fish that can do great in a large tank with moderately bold fishes such as triggers, groupers and larger wrasse.

Sizes

Small/Around 2"- 3"
Medium/Specimens are around 3" - 4.5"
Large/Specimens are around 4"-6"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivore, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores and herbivores.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

It is not well-suited to the reef aquarium as it is likely to eat many types of sessile invertebrates.

Availability

Small/Frequently Available
Medium/Frequently Available
Large/Occasionally Available

Add to Cart

Stars and Stripes Puffer

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$39.00
Medium	$59.00
Large	$99.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.