Polka Dot Puffer (Indian Ocean) Marine Fish most specimens are translucent shades

most specimens are translucent shades of green with a contrasting color

Mustard yellow extends from its mouth and connects below its pectoral fin with a black bar coming from its eye

It is important not to underestimate the potency of this toxin- gloves are highly recommended when handling this animal

Caves should be large enough that so the boxfish can swim in and out comfortably

The edges of its fins become edged in bright blue and yellow and it develops a blue circular 'crown' pattern on its forehead

Polka Dot Puffer (Indian Ocean) Marine Fish most specimens are translucent shadesPufferfish are some of the most interesting fish available. Their rounded bodies and cute faces are almost irresistible. Tank mates should be selected carefully, however, as pufferfish will use their strong beaks to investigate everything in the aquarium for edibility. They like to eat snails, crabs, bivalves and shrimp, and in fact these crunchy items are important for trimming their ever growing beaks. They may also sample corals, feather dusters,