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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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Diodon holocanthus
Long-spine porcupinefish
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/4659
This fish is found worldwide in the tropical zone. They inflate with water when frightened.
Reef Compatible. with caution. Will eat invertebrates and chew on coral.
Minimum Tank Size 500 litres
Size 50cm.
Sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.2 - 8.4
Temp. 22-26°C
Water Hardness 8-12 °d
Diet Carnivore Meaty foods and need shelled prawn and crabs in their diet to keep their beak trimmed.