Puffers/Boxfish

Most species of Puffers reach approximately eight inches in length with the exception of the Canthigaster Puffers, which reach an average size of only three inches. Puffers are relatively hardy and adapt well to captivity if provided with swimming room, a varied meaty diet, and a few hiding places.

Boxfish reach an average size of three inches and adapt well to life in captivity if provided with plenty of rockwork and adequate swimming space. The diet of most Boxfish consists of sponges, tunicates, worms, and crustaceans. It is imperative to maintain Boxfish with peaceful tankmates.

Cubicus Boxfish

Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot 6 inches

Longhorn Cowfish

Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

250 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot 8 inches

Porcupine Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Minimum Tank Size:

180 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot

Stars and Stripes Puffer

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Minimum Tank Size:

180 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot 6 Inches

Dogface Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Minimum Tank Size:

150 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot 1 inch

Reticulated Puffer

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Minimum Tank Size:

150 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot 4 inches

Spiny Box Puffer

Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Minimum Tank Size:

180 gallons

Max Size:

10 Inches

Immaculatus Puffer

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot

Narrow-Lined Puffer

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot

Saddle Valentini Toby Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4 Inches

Leopard Toby Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

3 Inches

Central American Sharpnose Toby Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

50 gallons

Max Size:

3.5 Inches

Blue Spot Toby Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

50 gallons

Max Size:

4.5 Inches

Spotted Toby Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

50 gallons

Max Size:

5 Inches

Bennett's Sharpnose Toby Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

50 gallons

Max Size:

4 Inches

Mimic Saddle Puffer

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4 Inches