Narrow-lined Puffer (Canthigaster jactator)
Fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Hard care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small pufferfish with a rounded body and distinctive narrow vertical lines running along the sides (hence the common name). Coloration typically yellow-tan to beige with darker striping patterns. The fish has small eyes and a small mouth adapted for feeding on small invertebrates.
Diet and feeding
Primarily a carnivore feeding on small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, and small mollusks. In the aquarium, offer frozen mysis shrimp, copepod-rich foods, and small meaty preparations multiple times daily to sustain their high metabolism.
Difficulty and care for the Narrow-lined Puffer
This is a challenging species best suited for experienced aquarists. It requires precise water quality, a specialized diet of small crustaceans, and careful tankmate selection due to its nipping behavior and toxin production when stressed.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef environments, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, Philippines, and throughout the Pacific Islands. Found in areas with strong current exposure.
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