Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster bennetti)
Fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer is a small, tan to brown body with darker spots and reticulated patterns, a blunt snout, and the ability to inflate when threatened. The pectoral fins are translucent, and coloration may vary with mood and diet.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small crustaceans (mysis shrimp, small copepods), chopped seafood, and quality prepared foods. Bennett's Sharpnose Puffers benefit from occasional snail or small invertebrate prey to wear down continuously growing teeth.
Difficulty and care for the Bennett's Sharpnose Puffer
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines, extending through Micronesia and Polynesia.
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