Diodon Holocanthus (Porky!!)
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:23 pm
Common Name: Porcupine Puffer, Porcupinefish, Long-Spine Porcupinefish
Distribution: Worldwide; tropical oceans
Water Parameters: Temp: 23 - 26C (74 - 80F); pH: 7.9 - 8.4
Personality/Temperament: Aggressive; Hunts and searches for food.
Max. Size: 19 inches (50 cm)
Estimated Lifespan: ~15 years.
Sexual Dimorphism: None shown
Care: Not suitable for reef tanks - will nip at corals and other invertebrates. Keep in a well established tank, preferably with live rock. Larger tanks are better, for territory and water quality reasons.
Minimum Tank Size: 120 US gallons (450 liters)
Distribution: Worldwide; tropical oceans
Water Parameters: Temp: 23 - 26C (74 - 80F); pH: 7.9 - 8.4
Personality/Temperament: Aggressive; Hunts and searches for food.
Max. Size: 19 inches (50 cm)
Estimated Lifespan: ~15 years.
Sexual Dimorphism: None shown
Care: Not suitable for reef tanks - will nip at corals and other invertebrates. Keep in a well established tank, preferably with live rock. Larger tanks are better, for territory and water quality reasons.
Minimum Tank Size: 120 US gallons (450 liters)