Starry Puffer (Arothron stellatus) Saltwater Fish For Sale

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Starry Puffer
Arothron stellatus

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Tank Size: 300 Gallons
Tempermant: Semi-aggressive
Maximum Size: 47"
Coloration: White, Brown, Black
Diet: Carnivore
Regions Found: Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Australia
Reef Compatible: No
Experience Level: Intermediate
Guarantee: Live Guarantee Available
Water Conditions: 74-82° F, SG 1.020-1.027, PH 7.9-8.5
Other Names: Stellatus Puffer, Starry Pufferfish, Starry Toadfish, Stellate Pufferfish

Description
Tankstop is run by Eric Cohen, the founder of Sea Dwelling Creatures and Blue Life USA, who brings over 30 years of industry experience to this full-service retail operation. From massive weekly WYSIWYG updates to rare captive-bred Wrought Iron Butterflies, Eric uses his deep relationships and knowledge to ensure every hobbyist receives healthy livestock and unparalleled personal care.

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If you have any questions please contact Eric Cohen TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.

The Starry Puffer is one of the largest known of all the puffers. Starry Puffers have a mostly white brown with various black and brown spots covering most of its body.

Starry Puffers reach a fully grown adult size of around 47 inches and need to be kept in an aquarium that is at least 300 gallons. Starry Puffers are semi-aggressive fish will leave most other decent sized fish alone. Starry Puffers are not a good choice for reef tanks, since they will try to eat any invert they can find.

Starry Puffers really thrive when they are in a FOWLR tank with other larger fish. When threatened Starry Puffers can inflate their bodies a few times are larger than normal. This is pretty stressful on the fish and should not be done for amusement. Starry Puffers will also inflate when they are caught with a net, so it is better to use an acrylic container when transferring Starry Puffers.

Starry Puffers are carnivores and require a diet that is rich in meaty foods. Foods with a hard shell are best for Starry Puffers, since it will help grind down their large beak like teeth. Other foods like chunks of high quality seafoods like squid, krill, shrimp and clam will also keep your Starry Puffer happy and healthy.

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions about the Starry Puffer and if it’s right fish for your system.

Tiny: Up to 2", Small: Over 2-2.5", Small / Medium: Over 2.5-3.5", Medium: Over 3.5-4.5", Medium / Large: Over 4.5-5.5", Large: Over 5.5-6.5", Extra Large: Over 6.5-7.5", Extra Extra Large: Over 7.5-8.5", Show Size: Over 8.5-10.5", Jumbo: Over 10.5"

All fish purchases come with a package of Blue Life Safety Stop to help reduce infections and illnesses that could present themselves. Please read more about Safety Stop here…

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