Spiny Box Puffer

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Name: Spiny Box PufferScientific Name: Chilomycterus schoepfiMaximum Length: About 10–12 inches (grows slowly)Favorite Things: Spacious aquariums with rock caves, low to moderate f low, and plenty of open swimming space. Known for its expressive eyes, playful personality, and ability to inflate when stressed or threatened. Eats a varied diet of clams, shrimp, squid, and hard-shelled foods to keep its beak trimmed.Best Buddies: Best housed singly or with larger, non-aggressive fish such as triggers, groupers, or tangs. Avoid small invertebrates and corals—it will nip and sample anything it finds interesting. Show more