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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Arothron hispidus
White spotted Puffer
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/5425
The White Spotted Puffer comes from the Indo Pacific region, most puffers are toxic to eat and can become very territorial as they age. All puffers are big eaters and require good filtration and clean water conditions asthey are sensitive to ammonia and nitrites.. .
Not Reef compatible Will eat Sponges and some corals.
Min. Tank Size 200 litres.
Size 50 cm
Sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.5
Temp. 23 -28 °C
Water Hardness 8-10 °d
Diet Omnivore .Will accept prepared and frozen foods, eats a lot