Stellatus Puffer AFRICA

Latin Name

Arothron stellatus

Common Name

Also known as

Starry Puffer

Fast Facts

AVAILABILITY NOTE
Be prepared to jump on this one immediately when available because everyone wants this fish!

African Stellatus puffers means a big stellatus puffer. That's what Africa collects-- big ones.

As an adult, this puffer is light in color with dark spots on the head and body. Shown is a specimen that is around 3"-4". 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 hogfish, and larger wrasse.

Sizes

Small/Around 1.5"-3"
Medium/Around 2"-4"
Large/Around 5"-6"
X-Large/Around 6"-8"
Show/Around 7"-10"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivore, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores and herbivores. Feed several times daily.

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

Rarely available, and only one at a time. Sells in an instant. Act fast when available!

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Stellatus Puffer AFRICA

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$199.00
Medium	$199.00
Large	$449.00
X-Large	$399.00
Show	$599.00

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.