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	Star & Stripes Puffer - Arothron hispidus
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Main Features Starry Puffer - Arothron hispidus Maximum Size: the Arothron hispidus grows up to 14 inches. General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 2 to 3 inches; the medium generally 4 to 5 inches; the large generally 6 to 7 inches. Minimum Tank Size: The Starry Puffer prefers a tank of at least 100 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Arothron hispidus is a carnivore and likes to eat . Level of Care: The Starry Puffer is a medium maintenance fish. Behavior: The Starry Puffer may act semi-aggressively toward other fish. It is a venomous fish, the flesh is poisonous. Do not eat. If ingested seek immediate medical attention. Hardiness: This is a hardy fish. Water Conditions: Range: indo-Pacific. General Notes: The Starry Puffer, is suitable for most fish only systems. It is known for being aggressive and may nip tankmates. A nocturnal hunter, Starry Puffers like to eat invertebrates. It is important that it does this as it needs to keep it`s teeth worn down. The Starry Puffer, when frightened or distressed may inflate 2x it`s original size. Forcing this animal to repeatedly puff can result in death due to stress. Do not expose it to air when it is puffing up as ingestion of air is often difficult to expel. Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect d