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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Puffers

Ocellated Toby Canthigaster solandri

Ocellated Toby (Canthigaster solandri)  
Aliases:  Solander's Toby, Spotted Toby, Ocellated Sharpnose Puffer, Spotted Sharpnose Puffer
Ocellated Toby Canthigaster solandri
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  Family:  Canthigaster
  Maximum Size:  4.1 inches
  Temperament:  Semi-Aggressive
  Stamina:  Moderately Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Entire Tank

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

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   Tobies or Sharpnose Puffers are of the family Canthigaster. They are similar to larger puffers in behavior, however they come in a much smaller package. They do in fact "puff" up larger, but it is not as dramatic as a typical larger puffer would. Generally Tobies do not get along well with other Tobies unless its a mated pair. They are also known for fin nipping, so choose your tankmates wisely.   
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The Ocellated Toby (Canthigaster solandri) is sometimes called a Solander's Toby, a Spotted Toby, an Ocellated Sharpnose Puffer, or a Spotted Sharpnose Puffer. It belongs to the family named Canthigaster. Typically reaching a max size of about 4.1 inches in length, the Ocellated Toby is semi-aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Canthigaster solandri should not be housed in a tank less than 55 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places.

  
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