Blue Pelagic Porcupinefish 3-4”| Diodon eydouxii

Blue Pelagic Porcupinefish 3-4”| Diodon eydouxiiDiodon hystrix The Porcupine Puffer is also known as the Porcupinefish or Porcupine Pufferfish. It has spiny appendages which cover most of its body, which may vary from light gray to mottled tans, sometimes with dark spots. Its teeth are actually a fused beak like structure. The Porcupine Puffer lacks pelvic fins but has learned to use the pectoral fins to move about. A 90 gallon or larger, fish only aquarium with a good protein skimmer is a suitable

diploprion drachi

Colony is ~L2 6" X W2 4" fully open

Supplement the water with Calcium

It is naturally found in areas rich in coral coverage from lagoons to outer reefs

Often maintained by hobbyists in the reef aquarium

spirulina primarily

With maturity

More than most other fish

ideally 2-3 times per day

It is one of the most peaceful members of the genus

***caution-their dorsal spines are venemous

They come 4-5"