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This one is doing what most porcupine fish do very well, (besides eating) it is puffing up! They will fill themselves with air or water to become about 5 times their normal size if threatened. This one did it every time we moved it. These fish will become accustomed to being fed and will eventually look to their owners for food and will take it from you hand. Many times this fish will become so large the owners will get a separate aquarium for it.
Maintenance difficulty:
This fish is
easy to keep. Porcupinefish are among the hardiest of all marine
fish.
Maintenance:
Feed all kinds
of live, frozen, and flake foods. Best to feed small amounts several times
a day. We generally feed squid, shrimp (the same kind people eat),
mussels, and all kinds of chopped up fish. Live fish will also be taken
but should not be fed exclusively.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Found in the
tropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.
Foods:
All kinds of
meaty foods including crustaceans, molluscs, fish. Meaty foods.
Social Behaviors:
Generally
these fish are aggressive among themselves, also, smaller fish may be
eaten.
Sex: Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special
requirements.
Temperature:
No special
requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish is between 74 and 79
degrees Fahrenheit.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Adults can
grow to 28.0 cm (11 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 75
gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special
requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
No special
requirements.
Availability:
This fish is
available from time to time.
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