Blue Spotted Puffer - Canthigaster solandri
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The Blue Spotted Puffer (Canthigaster solandri) is a small but striking marine puffer known for its vibrant blue spots on a sandy or tan body. This semi-aggressive species is active and inquisitive, making it a captivating addition to reef aquariums.
Common Name: Blue Spotted Puffer
Scientific Name: Canthigaster solandri
Family: Tetraodontidae
Size: Up to 4 inches (10 cm)
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Moderate
Reef Safe: No
Native Region: Found throughout the Indo-Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines, typically inhabiting coral reefs and lagoons.
Tank Size: Minimum of 30 gallons
Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C)
pH: 8.0–8.4
Salinity: 1.023–1.025
Substrate: Live rock with ample hiding places; provide moderate water flow.
• Diet: Omnivorous—feeds on meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans; may nibble on invertebrates.
• Behavior: Can be territorial and may nip at small invertebrates or slow-moving tankmates.
• Tankmates: Best kept with semi-aggressive or fast-swimming fish; avoid housing with small, delicate invertebrates.
• Maintenance: Monitor water quality closely, as puffers are sensitive to poor conditions.