Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer

The Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster rostrata) can be found among the Caribbean and further south, towards Venezuela. C. rostrata have a brown dorsal section with a white underbelly and blue stripes near their caudal fin. They can be found singly or in pairs among seaward reefs, where they search for crustaceans and other invertebrates. They are considered reef safe, but should not be kept with prized invertebrates, such as Venus shrimp or Pom-Pom Crabs. They require an omnivorous diet, consisting of crustaceans and other meaty preparations, as well as occasional seaweed or macro-algae. They reach a maximum size of 4 inches and are rather peaceful towards other tankmates.