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Fugu Saddle Puffer
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The fugu puffer, or saddle puffer, is best known as the sushi puffer - but only professionals should prepare this toxic species. These puffers need some salt in the water to thrive and have beautiful orange on green coloration. Wild-caught and very seasonal, we do not often offer this species.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Takifugu ocellatus |
| Origin | Coastal East and Southeast Asia |
| Care Level | Difficult |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Adult Size | Up to 6" |
| Lifespan | 10 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods, snails) |
| Water Temperature | 72–80°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| Group Size | Single |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3–4" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: These puffers live in fresh water when young but do best in slightly salty (brackish) water as they mature. Give them rocks, plants and good filtration.
Feeding: Puffers need meaty foods and usually won't eat flake. Feed frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp once a day. They also enjoy small snails, which help keep their teeth trimmed.
Tankmates: Puffers nip fins and are best kept alone or with their own kind.
Good to know: Fugu puffers have bright orange saddle markings on a green back.
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