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My Starry Puffer is growing twice as fast as my mappa as well as the rest of my fish. What's the growth rate of these guys?

Are you talking about this puffer?


Arothron Stellatus (Starry Toadfish)

Postby J-P on Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:53 pm
Date: 16/08/06
Owner: PufferPedia Admin
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Common Name: Starry Toadfish, Star Puffer, Starry Puffer, Stellate Puffer

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, mainly reefs, rarely found

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

Personality/Temperament: Unknown

Max. Size: 47 inches (120 cm)

Estimated Lifespan: Unknown ~15 - 20 years?

Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown

Care: This puffer is listed as having a low resilience to collection, and a size too large for casual hobbyists tanks. It also grows extremely large. As a result, they are not recommended for hobbyists.

Breeding: Unknown

Minimum Tank Size: The Ocean

My guess is if a fish is going to grow that large, it's going to get there 2x as fast as a fish that grows 1/2 that size.

Makes sense, Im growing him out to 12 inches then I will be giving him to my local Big Al's fish store. Massive display tank with other very large fish. I just wished I was going to have more time with him. But he is a ferocious eater and I might have to part with him sooner than expected.