Yellow Belly Dogface Puffer

(Grows to- 16")(Reef?-no) Can be shy as juveniles and overly aggressive tankmates should be avoided until settled into its new environment and is eating regularly.  Can be messy eaters and will add a significant bioload on a system.  Must be provided hard-shelled crustaceans (sometimes live) to grind down their teeth.  Provide snails, crabs, shellfish as primary foods. Live feeder fish should be avoided. (Arothron nigropunctatus)