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Sharpnose Puffer
Sharpnose Puffer
Sharpnose Puffer
Species Profile

Sharpnose Puffer

Canthigaster valentini
Also known as: Valentini Puffer, Saddled Toby
Pufferssemi-aggressive
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, krill, clams on the half shell, snails (to wear teeth down)
Notes
Smallest commonly-kept marine puffer. Cream body with four dark saddles. Can be aggressive toward similar-sized fish but generally peaceful with larger or smaller tankmates. Will nip clams and some corals — not reef-safe.
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