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  • Avocado puffer (Auriglobus modestus)

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    Common Name: Golden puffer, Avocado puffer
    Scientific Name:     Auriglobus modestus

    This puffer is a notorious fin nipper. However, not all of them will be aggressive. It's very dependent on the individual.


    This puffer will also grow more aggressive with age. I personally had 2 who stayed together for over a year, until one day the larger of the 2 decided to torment the smaller. They had to be separated at that point.

    They are also prone to have overgrown teeth. Of our 2, one has had no dental problems. The other had overgrowth of the teeth and would not eat snails or crunchy foods. The only option was to manually clip the teeth. Using an anesthesia made for fish, I sedated him and clipped his teeth.

    They have incredible personalities and bond well with their owners.

    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    74F - 80F 6.0 - 7.8 8-10 dH 5 inches 20 gallons All Areas

    Origin:
    Indo-China and Indonesia
    Life Span:
    10 Years or more
    Diet:
    Carnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Bloodworms, clams, mussels, krill, shrimp, snails
    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic
    Breeding:
    Unknown
    No reports of aquarium breeding at this time.
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    Aggressive, Tolerant, Solitary
    Availability:
    Occasionally Available
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