Spiny Box Puffer EXPERT ONLY (Chilomycterus schoepfi)
Fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, globe-shaped puffer with a tan to yellowish-brown body covered in short spines. The body is generally uniform in coloration with dark bars or spots; the spines are most prominent when the fish inflates, and there is a small mouth with beak-like teeth.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, chopped clams, squid, and occasional crustaceans such as small crabs and snails. This species will crush hard-shelled invertebrates with its powerful beak, so live snails and small crustaceans can be offered as enrichment.
Difficulty and care for the Spiny Box Puffer EXPERT ONLY
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic from Massachusetts south to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
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