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Valentini Puffer (Canthigaster valentini)

Valentini Puffer

Canthigaster valentini

saltwatereasy to keepfishsemi-aggressiveswims midnot reef-safe

Full of character and suited to a fish-only tank. May nip slow, long-finned fish.

Not for a reef: eats snails, crabs and shrimp and nips corals.

Adult size
4 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Carnivore: frozen shellfish, snails; hard foods keep its teeth worn
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Yellow Clown GobyNeon GobyYellowtail DamselfishTailspot BlennyPercula ClownfishFirefish GobyOcellaris ClownfishYellow Watchman Goby

Think twice about

Cerith Snail — it would eat itSkunk Cleaner Shrimp — it would eat itPeppermint Shrimp — it would eat itFire Shrimp — it would eat itRandall’s Pistol Shrimp — it would eat itEmerald Crab — it would eat it

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.