What Kind of puffer is this???
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Yeah. They get almost 20in iirc and very active. Need a whole lot of crustaceans/snails to stay healthy and not underfed.
^^Could be. I used to have a reticularis that was only 2" when I got him. His stripes were thinner than the stripes appear in this one. However, regional differences in such a widespread species as this can be very probable.
The wide distribution of the reticularis is what is keeping this fish in the running for me. I read that reticularis can change pattern based on salinity levels. My first thought was that this fish was a SW puffer but after looking around I am not personally convinced it is a stars and stripes. My hesitation is strengthened by your reply oddball, thanks again, but we did get this fish as a "fresh water," puffer. I will check on them tomorrow and see if I can not get some more pics and see how they are holding up.
If anyone can let me know some visuals to identify one specie or another that would be great as I am not familiar with either specie.
If anyone can let me know some visuals to identify one specie or another that would be great as I am not familiar with either specie.
they can be kept in high end brackish too. they start their life in full freshwater and migrate out to sea. It would never survive full time in fresh water.
salinity makes a huge difference, I put my GSP in marine and ever since hes brighter, more active and much more peaceful
salinity makes a huge difference, I put my GSP in marine and ever since hes brighter, more active and much more peaceful
Strictly SW fish. Just because a species occasionally visits BW/FW, does not mean it should be kept thus, in captivity.
Common Name: Stars and Stripes Puffer
Distribution: Red Sea , East Africa, S-Japan, Hawaii, Asia, Micronesia, Gulf of California to Panama, Galapagos Islands.
Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4.
Personality/Temperament: Rather gentle. Sometimes described as cowardly.
Activity: Sociable
Max. Size: 19 inches (50 cm)
Estimated Lifespan: ~10 years
Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown
Diet: Likely live and frozen foods (not fish), freeze-dried krill, frozen shrimp, squid, clams and other molluscs and crustaceans. Feeding and Diet article
Care: Not reef-safe. Arothron hispidus can be kept in brackish conditions when young, but should be offered marine conditions as an adult. Will eventually need a huge tank due to its size, 300+ gallon tanks are highly recommended.
Breeding: Unknown
Common Name: Stars and Stripes Puffer
Distribution: Red Sea , East Africa, S-Japan, Hawaii, Asia, Micronesia, Gulf of California to Panama, Galapagos Islands.
Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4.
Personality/Temperament: Rather gentle. Sometimes described as cowardly.
Activity: Sociable
Max. Size: 19 inches (50 cm)
Estimated Lifespan: ~10 years
Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown
Diet: Likely live and frozen foods (not fish), freeze-dried krill, frozen shrimp, squid, clams and other molluscs and crustaceans. Feeding and Diet article
Care: Not reef-safe. Arothron hispidus can be kept in brackish conditions when young, but should be offered marine conditions as an adult. Will eventually need a huge tank due to its size, 300+ gallon tanks are highly recommended.
Breeding: Unknown