(SPECIAL ORDER) Dogface Puffer: Golden (EXPERT ONLY)

The Dogface Puffer, Arothron nigropunctatus, is a large, bold marine pufferfish known for its distinctive “dog-like” face, robust body, and ability to inflate when threatened. It requires a minimum tank size of 180 gallons, with salinity 1.023–1.025, pH 8.1–8.4, and temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C). Carnivorous and omnivorous, it feeds on meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, clams, and fish, along with hard-shelled foods to maintain its continuously growing teeth. Dogface Puffers are generally peaceful with robust tankmates but can be territorial and may nip at smaller or slow-moving fish. This is an EXPERT-ONLY species due to its large size, specialized diet, sensitive skin, and susceptibility to stress, and it is exempt from any guarantees.