Spotted Toby (Canthigaster spotted)
Fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Spotted Toby is a small pufferfish with a distinctive white or pale yellow body covered with dark brown or black spots and reticulated patterns. The body is compact and stocky with a blunt snout, and the dorsal and anal fins are positioned far back on the body. They can inflate their bodies when threatened.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans supplemented with vegetable matter. Offer small frequent meals 2-3 times daily to match their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Spotted Toby
Moderately challenging for hobbyists. Spotted Toby puffers require careful tank mates due to aggressive behavior, are sensitive to poor water quality, and have specialized feeding requirements that demand attention to diet variety and frequency.
Common health issues
Ich (white spot disease), intestinal parasites, dental overgrowth, stress-related diseases
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from East Africa and the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean to the western and central Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Spotted Toby in your reef tank
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