Valentini Puffer
| Latin Name |
Canthigaster valentini |
| Common Name |
Valentini Puffer |
| Also known as |
Valentini Puffer, Blacksaddled Toby, Saddled Puffer |
| Fast Facts |
This is a common species in the aquarium trade. They have been known to nip fins, but do so less frequently than their Hawaiian cousin (Canthigaster jactator). Keep only one per. They may quarrel with other members of the genus, but are overall great community aquarium fishes.
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| Sizes |
Most pecimens are around 2" - 3"
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| Range in Nature |
Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Aquarium Size |
30 |
| Diet and Feeding |
Carnivore, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores. |
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility |
While it can be kept with large, stinging sea anemones, it is not well-suited to the reef aquarium as it is likely to eat many t |
| Related Fish |
Blue Spot Puffer,
Pink Spotted Puffer,
Saddle Puffer Hawaii,
Whitespotted Puffer,
More Puffers |
| Availability |
Regularly Available
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| Add to Cart |
Valentini Puffer SALE!
| Price |
Qty. |
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| $19.00 (reg. $24.00) |
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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.
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