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Pearl Toby Puffer
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Pearl Toby Puffer

Canthigaster margaritata

The Pearl Toby Pufferfish Canthigaster margaritata is found in nature near reefs and in tide pools most commonly alone or in pairs. It has a brown round body that is darker at the top and lighter underneath, with small light blue dots all over its body. Blue spirals appear at the top of its eyes and
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
✗Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Pearl Toby Puffer is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution)✗ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
all
Minimum Tank:
10 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility