Blue Spotted Puffer

Blue Spotted Puffer: The Curious & Playful Toby

The Blue Spotted Puffer (Canthigaster solandri), often called the Spotted Toby or the Spotted Sharpnose Puffer, is a small and charming pufferfish that adds a unique personality to any marine aquarium. Its entire body is covered in a beautiful mosaic of iridescent blue or white spots, creating a stunning visual display. This curious and intelligent species has an endearing "puppy-like" demeanor, often observing its surroundings with a keen eye. The Blue Spotted Puffer uses its pectoral fins to hover and maneuver with an elegant grace. While generally peaceful, it is known to nip at some invertebrates, making it a better choice for a fish-only or FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) tank, or a reef tank with caution. Its captivating personality and unique appearance make it a memorable addition for hobbyists.

Why the Spotted Sharpnose Puffer is a Great Choice:

• Captivating Personality: Its curious and intelligent behavior makes it a truly interactive and entertaining fish.
• Unique Appearance: Its body, covered in stunning blue spots, provides a beautiful visual contrast.
• Fascinating Movement: It gracefully maneuvers through the water column using its fins in a unique way.
• Hardy: It is a resilient and relatively easy-to-care-for species with proper feeding.

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Canthigaster solandri
• Origin: Indo-Pacific Reefs, Fiji
• Max Size: 4 inches
• Lifespan: 5-7 years
• Diet: Carnivore. It feeds on a variety of meaty foods, including krill, clams, and shrimp. It requires hard-shelled foods to maintain its teeth.
• Shipping Size: 1.5-3 inches