Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

Post by yunachin »

Yes. And a lovely specimen as well. Is he yours?
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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Just got him today. There was a guy that had him for about 8 months and decided he wanted a coral tank. He named him Elvis. He kind of reminds me of the King so I guess his name will stay the same. He is so sweet. He comes right up to the glass and gives you those puppy dog eyes. I thought he was a stars and stripes but I wasn't sure. His stripes are different than other's that I have seen. And as you can see he has no stripes on his belly. Thanks for the positive id.
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:oops: I just realized I put this in the wrong section. I meant to put it in Marine Puffers. :redface:
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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There are variants in the species. This one looks like the Hawaiian variant. He is very handsome.

Don't worry, I will move your post. :)
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Gorgeous fish.

How big is it?
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wow he is so nice
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He is really cool, that second picture is like "Git in ma belly!" lol
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That 1st pic is great for entry to POTM contest!
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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SpockthePuffer wrote:He is really cool, that second picture is like "Git in ma belly!" lol
haha yah i agree :D
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

Post by schlecht13 »

Most definitely an Arothron Hispidus and I agree - he does look more like the "Hawaiian variety". Time will tell as the specimens collected there seem to get a bit larger and have different coloration in full adulthood - not alot different - there are lots of great examples out there. Here is another pic of mine...

By the way - you take awesome pictures! How do you all do that??
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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Very nice puffer!
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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cool puffer!
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

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Thanks everyone! I took about 30 pictures then cropped them and kept about 6 of the best. :D I think he is close to a year old. The pet store said they got him about 9 months ago and sold him to someone. Now he's mine, mine, mine!!! And I will love him and take care of him forever! If you ball up your fist (females only) he's about that big around and I would guess about 5"-6" nose to tail. He eats anything I give him. And can put a good crunch on a clam!

Edit: Let me clear up a line. :D The pet store first got him in about 9 months ago and sold him. The guy that had him brought him back to the petstore while he was moving and then decided that he wanted a coral tank. Which means no puffer of course. I purchased him for the guy and that's how I got him.
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Re: Is this a Stars & Stripes Puffer?

Post by manutius »

Lovely puffer, I know asomeone else who had one of these called Elvis too!!!! Unfortunately his boxfish killed the whole tank though so Elvis has left that particular building
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