Stars and Stripes Puffer

Stars and Stripes Puffer

Arothron hispidus

Also known as: White-Spotted Puffer

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Not Reef Safe

Large puffer with a grey-green body covered in white spots and lines. Grows very large and has incredible personality.

Tank Size

125 gal
minimum (180+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

20"
50.8 cm

Lifespan

10–15 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

Grows big and is extremely messy. Needs powerful filtration. Destroys all invertebrates. FOWLR only. Very personable.

Feeding

Frozen shrimp (shell on), clams, squid, crab legs, and marine pellets. Needs crunchy foods for beak.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Blue Tang 12" Naso Tang 18" Blonde Naso Tang 16" Mimic Tang 10" Chevron Tang 10" Orange Shoulder Tang 14" Desjardin's Sailfin Tang 16" Atlantic Blue Tang 15" Pacific Sailfin Tang 15" Emperor Angelfish 15" French Angelfish 15" Majestic Angelfish 12"

Incompatible With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Powder Blue Tang 9" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8"

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