If there ever was an aquarium fish that could be labeled as ‘endearing’, it has to be Diodon holocanthus. Also known as the porcupine puffer (or blowfish, in non-aquarist circles), this funny-looking species is appreciated for its strange appearance and big personality. Keep reading for everything you need to know about porcupine pufferfish care and … Read more
Looking for an unusual addition to your saltwater aquarium? You might just have found it! The dogfaced pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus) is a pretty funky-looking species. It can make a great choice for experienced aquarists looking for an underwater pet they can really connect with. Keep reading for everything you need to know about dogfaced pufferfish … Read more
They’re not reef-safe, will happily munch on anything they can get between their powerful teeth, and need a pretty massive aquarium to thrive. Why in the world would anyone want to keep the stars and stripes puffer (Arothron hispidus)? It might be their funky pattern, but more likely it’s down to puffers’ amazing personalities. Highly … Read more
The majority of saltwater aquarium pufferfish are too large for the average home aquarium, easily growing to a foot in length or even more. Luckily, though, there are still options for those that don’t have the option of installing a several hundred-gallon aquarium in their home. Sharpnose puffers from the genus Canthigaster stay much smaller … Read more
Common names of aquarium fish species can sometimes get pretty confusing. One example is pufferfish vs blowfish: which is which? Or are they just different names for the same underwater creature? Let’s go into the pufferfish vs blowfish naming debacle and explore which species would be better for your aquarium. Pufferfish vs blowfish: The naming … Read more
If you’re interested in keeping a pufferfish in your aquarium, it’s important to keep in mind that these are not the best beginner fish. They need a lot of space, don’t always play nice with their neighbors and have a very specific diet. In this article, we’ll go into that last point. What do puffers … Read more
Looking for an unusual addition to your marine aquarium? Maybe a pufferfish is the right choice for you. There’s a reason so many aquarists like to keep pufferfish as a pet: these strange-looking fish are not just known for their ability to inflate, but also for their high intelligence levels and interesting behavior. Keep reading … Read more
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