Porcupine Puffer - Diodon holocanthus Not Reef Safe

Porcupine Puffer - Diodon holocanthus Not Reef SafePorcupine Puffer (Diodon holocanthus) The Porcupine Puffer, Diodon holocanthus, is a charismatic marine pufferfish with large expressive eyes, a rounded body, dark spotting and long defensive spines that become prominent when the fish inflates. Also known as the Longspined Porcupinefish, Spiny Puffer, Balloonfish or Porcupinefish, this species is admired for its intelligence and bold personality. It can make an engaging feature fish in a large fish

They are best kept as the only Acanthurus tang unless the aquarium is very large and carefully planned

A practical long-term recommendation is at least 600–800 litres for a single adult

some bivalves

also known as Arc-Eyed Hawkfish

Moderate nutrients

especially if the fish is underfed or stressed

Avoid sudden changes in lighting

wide-bodied and active

from the eastern Indian Ocean through to the western and central Pacific islands of Oceania

It watches carefully from these positions before making short

Centropyge aurantia

active grazing behaviour and classic dwarf angel personality