Saddle Valentini Pufferfish

Saltwater Fish — Canthigaster valentini

The Saddle Valentini Pufferfish is known for its distinctive dark saddle markings, blue facial lines, yellow fins, and curious personality, making it a unique and entertaining addition to a marine aquarium. It is an active omnivore that benefits from a varied diet including hard-shelled foods to help maintain its beak.

REEF SAFE: With Caution

CARE LEVEL: Intermediate

MAX SIZE: Up to 4" (10 cm)

MIN. TANK SIZE: 30 Gallons

TEMPERATURE: 74–80°F (23–27°C)

DIET: Omnivore

FEEDING: Mysis shrimp, krill, chopped seafood, clams, shrimp, and other hard-shelled foods; feed 1–2 times daily

TEMPERAMENT: Generally Peaceful

COMPATIBILITY: Best with appropriately sized tank mates; may nip corals and prey on shrimp, crabs, snails, and other small invertebrates