Arothron Diadematus (Masked Puffer)
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:45 pm
Date: 16/08/06
Owner: PufferPedia Admin
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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)
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)