Yellow Dogface puffer (Arothron meleagris). SEE DESCRIPTION.

This large pufferfish species can make excellent pets. They can become very tame, and highly intelligent (about the same as a cat or puppy), and can recognise different people and react differently to them. However, they do grow extremely large, and may do so very quickly.

SIZE

We import a variety of sizes. Maximum size upto 20” long, and may be more than 10” wide and 8” high. Adult weight is several kg,

COMPATIBILITY

Safe with leather corals, may bother other corals. Will eat most mobile inverts, and may eat small to medium sized fish. May move rocks around, and may damage corals, decor, and equipment. Although generally docile, the large powerful jaws can inflict a nasty wound on the unwary aquarist. Care must be taken when handling this species.

SIZE WARNING! THIS FISH CAN GROW EXTREMELY LARGE, AND MAY DO SO VERY QUICKLY!

All fish with a large potential size may need special care, and may require a tank set up in a particular way to suit their specific needs. Large fish need a lot of space, even as juveniles they may need large tanks to get enough exercise to develop properly. Large fish may view smaller tankmates as food. Large fish may sometimes damage equipment and bite through power cables. Also bear in mind that large fish can eat a lot of food. It’s not unusual for 1 large fish to eat several packs of frozen food a day, which can be expensive. Large fish can be difficult to rehome, so do not purchase them unless you already have the facilities to house them at a larger size.

APPROVAL REQUIRED BEFORE PURCHASE!

You will need to verify that you already have experience with large, powerful, predatory fish. If housing this fish singly you will need a running aquarium of 2,000+ litres. If housing with suitable tankmates an even larger aquarium may be required. We will video call and/or visit to inspect the aquarium for it before sending the animal.

Marine fish UK delivery

We deliver marine fish mail order. Our marine fish online can be purchased for pickup in store, or, UK delivery.. See the Salty Revolution Shipping Guide for more information on our UK delivery service.