Bennett's Toby (Canthigaster bennett's)

Fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.

Quick facts

Scientific nameCanthigaster bennett's

FamilyTetraodontidae

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyNot Reef Safe

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025

Feeding schedule1-2 times daily

Appearance

Bennett's Toby is a small, stocky pufferfish with a rounded body. It displays a tan to yellowish coloration with distinctive dark spots or blotches covering much of the body. The fish has a characteristic blunt snout and can inflate its body as a defense mechanism.

Diet and feeding

Feed a varied diet of meaty foods including small crustaceans, mollusks, and prepared foods. Include some vegetable matter. Offer food 1–2 times daily, varying the diet to ensure proper nutrition and wear down continuously growing teeth.

Difficulty and care for the Bennett's Toby

Moderate - Bennett's Toby requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.

Common health issues

Ich, fin rot, poor water quality sensitivity

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines east to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji, typically found on coral reef slopes and sandy areas at depths of 5–50 meters.

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