Spiny Box Puffer EXPERT ONLY
(Chilomycterus schoepfi)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Spiny Box Puffer EXPERT ONLY
(Chilomycterus schoepfi)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available! Email me when available
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Expert Only
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Tan, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
10"
Family
Diodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
180 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Expert Only
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Tan, Yellow
Diet
Carnivore
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
10"
Family
Diodontidae
Minimum Tank Size
180 gallons
Compatibility
View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Spiny Box Puffer is also known as the Web Burrfish. It has a tan to yellow body with dark spots, and short, fixed spines which help protect it from larger, more aggressive fish. Its teeth are actually a fused beak-like structure.
A 180 gallon or larger aquarium is suitable, provided it is a fish-only tank with plenty of room for swimming. It is known to nip at slow-moving fish and long-finned fish, but is not aggressive with others in its own family. It will eat invertebrates found in a reef tank.
The Spiny Box Puffer needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.
Approximate Purchase Size: Tiny: 1/2" to 1-1/2"; Small: 1-1/2" to 2"; Small/Medium: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Medium/Large: 4" to 5"; Large: 5" to 6" Xlarge: 6" to 7"
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Customer Testimonials
Dan M
Allendale , MI
An extremely interesting creature to watch in my fish-only aquarium. Very personable addition that comes to the front of the tank anytime I am in the room. It was also eating from my hand about a week after being acclimated to my tank.
Susan F
Jackson , GA
Awesome Addition to the tank!! Our Kids LOVE him! He has alot of personality! I love all the saltwater puffers though theyre kool to have!
Chris G
NY
Adorable fish with dog like personality. spits water at me when hes hungry and adjusted perfectly, perfect for a large tank with good swimming space
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