Pufferfish

Pufferfish for Sale

Petco has pufferfish for sale that can make great pets. Saltwater pufferfish are a fascinating species with unique defense mechanisms. While not ideal for beginner fish pet parents, experienced aquarists will love their pufferfish pet and enjoy establishing a dynamic relationship. Pufferfish will remember their pet parents quickly and often ask for food in a manner similar to dogs.

It’s helpful to learn about the different saltwater pufferfish for sale so you can know what to expect from your new favorite pet. While there are about 100 species of saltwater pufferfish, they all share the incredible ability for which they are named—expanding like balloons to twice or three times their size. Some common types of saltwater pufferfish include the Dog Face Puffer and Valentini Puffer.

Saltwater pufferfish care is an important thing for pet parents to get right. There are some pufferfish for small saltwater tank aquariums, but even the smallest pufferfish usually require a minimum tank size of more than 30 gallons. Others require larger tanks of more than 100 gallons. All saltwater pufferfish will need the right aquarium salt and minerals in their tank for their marine-water lifestyles.