Saddle Puffer (Canthigaster coronata)
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Saddle Puffer
Canthigaster coronata
189 Litres (50 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
8.1 - 8.5
22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Saddle Puffer, Crowned Puffer, Crowned Toby, Four Bar Pufferfish, Saddle-Back Puffer
Additional scientific names
- Tetraodon coronatus, Canthigaster cinctus
Origin
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Sexing
- It is not possible to visually sex these fish.
Tank compatibility
- Not reef-safe and will fin nip at tank mates.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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