Bluespot Pufferfish

Bluespot Pufferfish (Canthigaster solandri): Compact, brilliantly patterned puffer with iridescent blue spots scattered across a tan‑to‑orange body Also known as the Blue Spotted Toby or Blue Spotted Sharpnose Puffer Native to Indo‑Pacific coral reefs and lagoons Reaches about 4 inches; active, curious, and full of personality Temperament & Reef Safety Semi‑aggressive; best housed singly or as a bonded pair May nip at small invertebrates or soft coral polyps Generally reef‑safe with caution — avoid housing with delicate ornamental shrimp Tank Requirements Minimum 30–50 gallons; larger preferred for stable water quality Provide rockwork and caves for exploration and shelter Moderate flow and strong filtration; puffers produce more waste than typical reef fish Reef parameters: 74–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.020–1.025, dKH 8–12 Diet Carnivore Eats small crustaceans, snails, and frozen meaty foods Requires hard foods (clam, shell‑on shrimp) to naturally wear down teeth Feed small portions 2–3 times daily Compatibility Excellent with peaceful mid‑water fish Avoid housing with slow or long‑finned species Best kept singly unless in a large, mature reef system Why Hobbyists Love It Vivid blue spotting and expressive eyes Intelligent, interactive behavior — recognizes its keeper