Spiny Box Puffer

Name: Spiny Box Puffer
Scientific Name: Chilomycterus schoepfi
Maximum Length: About 10–12 inches (grows slowly)
Favorite Things: Spacious aquariums with rock caves, low to moderate flow, and plenty of open swimming space. Known for its expressive eyes, playful personality, and ability to inflate when stressed or threatened. Eats a varied diet of clams, shrimp, squid, and hard-shelled foods to keep its beak trimmed.
Best Buddies: Best housed singly or with larger, non-aggressive fish such as triggers, groupers, or tangs. Avoid small invertebrates and corals—it will nip and sample anything it finds interesting.