Wrasse, Anthias, and Other Marine Fish
Spotted Porcupinefish
Chilomycterus antillarum
Photo: Williams, J. T.; Carpenter, K. E.; Van Tassell, J. L.; Hoetjes, P.; Toller, W.; Etnoyer, P.; Smith, M. · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Temperature23–27 °C
- pH8.1–8.4
- Minimum tank400 l
- Adult size30 cm
- Difficulty★★☆☆☆
- TemperamentSemi-aggressive
- WaterMarine
- Reef safeNo
Full profile
- Family
- Diodontidae
- Origin
- Caribbean
- Size
- 30 cm
- Temperature
- 23 – 27°C
- pH
- 8.1 – 8.4
- Salinity
- 1.023 – 1.025
- Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆
- Water type
- marine
- Swimming level
- medium
- Behavior
- semi-aggressive
- Minimum number of individuals
- 1
- Minimum aquarium size
- 400 L
- Diet
- carnivore (with shell)
- Reproduction
- oviparous
- Reef Safe
- ❌ No
Notes: Covered with fixed spines and a dark hexagonal pattern. Expressive; it’s best not to startle it.
