Stars and Stripes Puffer HAWAII

Latin Name

Arothron hispidus

Common Name

Also known as

Hispid Puffer, Dogface Puffer

Fast Facts

The coloration of adult specimens is a bit different from smaller Stars & Stripes Puffers. Larger specimens are seldom available, while smaller ones are common in the trade. Shown here is a huge specimen. This fish is 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

X-Large/Around 6"-7"
Show/Around 7"-9"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacifc

Minimum Aquarium Size

120

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

X-Large/Seldom available
Show/Seldom available

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Stars and Stripes Puffer HAWAII SALE!

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
X-Large	$199.00 (reg. $249.00)
Show	$349.00 (reg. $399.00)

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.