porcupine puffer

[nick.w]

hey id jst like to know some info about this cool fish. how large does it get, minimum tank size and its water conditions, is it hardy for a marine fish or delicate

 

[impur]

Porcupine Puffer
(Diodon nicthemerus)

Distribution: Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.
Diet & Feeding: Feed all kinds of live, frozen, and meaty foods(will also eat small fish and goldfish).
Aquarium Behavior: peaceful with other large fish (will eat small fish)
Invertebrate compatibility: Yes, usually not destructive.
Aliases: Pufferfish
Length: over 3 feet
Temperature: 74°F - 79°F
Salinity: 1.021 to 1.023

 

[CRangelfishy21]

You need at least a 125 gallon tank and even that is a little small. Although they don't usually reach full size in captivity, they do usually exceed 16 inches and aren't good in reefs.