Arothron Mappa (Map Puffer)
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:30 pm
Date: 16/08/06
Owner: PufferPedia Admin
Size: 1 item
Common Name: Map Puffer, Scribbled Puffer fish, Scribbled Toadfish
Distribution: Africa, Indian Ocean, W. Pacific & Australian Reefs
Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4.
Personality/Temperament: Unknown.
Max. Size: 26 inches (65 cm)
Estimated Lifespan: Unknown (up to 10 years?)
Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown
Care: Not many details known, other than large tanks of at least 6ft in length are required. Have you kept this puffer? Please post details on our Encyclopedia Forum.
Diet: Likely live and frozen foods (not fish), freeze-dried krill, frozen shrimp, squid, clams and other molluscs and crustaceans. Feeding and Diet article
Breeding: Unknown
Minimum Tank Size: 250 US Gallons (1000 liters)
Owner: PufferPedia Admin
Size: 1 item
Common Name: Map Puffer, Scribbled Puffer fish, Scribbled Toadfish
Distribution: Africa, Indian Ocean, W. Pacific & Australian Reefs
Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4.
Personality/Temperament: Unknown.
Max. Size: 26 inches (65 cm)
Estimated Lifespan: Unknown (up to 10 years?)
Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown
Care: Not many details known, other than large tanks of at least 6ft in length are required. Have you kept this puffer? Please post details on our Encyclopedia Forum.
Diet: Likely live and frozen foods (not fish), freeze-dried krill, frozen shrimp, squid, clams and other molluscs and crustaceans. Feeding and Diet article
Breeding: Unknown
Minimum Tank Size: 250 US Gallons (1000 liters)