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Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:32 pm**

Yes. And a lovely specimen as well. Is he yours?

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:44 pm**

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.

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:46 pm**

I just realized I put this in the wrong section. I meant to put it in Marine Puffers.

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:47 pm**

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.

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:11 pm**

Gorgeous fish.

How big is it?

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:21 pm**

wow he is so nice

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:28 pm**

He is really cool, that second picture is like "Git in ma belly!" lol

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:50 pm**

That 1st pic is great for entry to POTM contest!

Posted: **Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:51 pm**

SpockthePuffer wrote:He is really cool, that second picture is like "Git in ma belly!" lol

haha yah i agree

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:38 am**

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??

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:26 am**

Very nice puffer!

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:34 pm**

cool puffer!

Posted: **Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:57 pm**

Thanks everyone! I took about 30 pictures then cropped them and kept about 6 of the best.

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.

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.

Posted: **Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:32 pm**

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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