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Porcupine Pufferfish
Diodon holocanthus
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Enormously charming fish with puppy-dog personality and the ability to puff up into a spiny ball when threatened. Hardy and easy to feed — eats virtually anything. NOT reef-safe: will eat shrimp, crabs, snails, hermits, and may nip at corals. Best in a FOWLR (fish-only) setup. Bonds strongly with owners and recognizes feeding time.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Medium
MAX SIZE
12"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–82 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.02–1.026 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–30 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCaution
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpIncompatible
Turbo SnailIncompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabIncompatible