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Arothron Diadematus (Masked Puffer)

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:45 pm
by J-P
Date: 16/08/06
Owner: PufferPedia Admin
Size: 1 item
Common Name: Masked Puffer

Distribution: Asia: W. Indian Ocean, Red Sea coral reefs

Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4.

Personality/Temperament: Relatively peaceful, although should not be kept with conspecifics.

Max. Size: 12 inches (30 cm)

Estimated Lifespan: 10~15 years

Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown

Diet: Likely live and frozen foods (not fish), freeze-dried krill, frozen shrimp, squid, clams and other molluscs and crustaceans. Feeding and Diet article

Care: Unknown, other than tank sizes of 100 gallons or larger are recommended. Have you kept this puffer? Please post details on our Encyclopedia Forum.

Breeding: Unknown

Minimum Tank Size: 100 US Gallons (380 liters)