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FishbrackishHard
Green Spotted Puffer
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
Bright green back with black spots and a pearly white belly. Becomes fully marine as it matures.
Min Tank30 gal
Temp75-82F
pH7.8-8.4
Tank Mates
- Best kept alone
Feeding Tips
Snails, mussels, krill, and clams in the shell. Their beak grows constantly and needs hard food to wear down.
Care Level
Expert: salinity must increase with age
Beginner Tip
Not a beginner fish. Salinity must rise from brackish to full marine over 2–3 years.
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