Canthigaster margaritatus (Canthigaster-Paon)

Like all tetraodontidae, this fish can inflate with air or water in order to frighten a possible attacker. If interspecific relations are satisfactory, they are aggressive with their fellows and also vis-à-vis their breeder. It is advisable to raise only one subject by bac. These fish have the distinction of emitting toxic substances, but it seems that this faculty is not reported to date in captivity. Also called: Canthigaster Solandri

Canthigaster Margaritatus is a small fish from the tetraodontidae family, commonly known as blue dots or blue dots. It measures about 7.5 cm long and is characterized by its scaly skin and its ability to swell like a ball to protect itself from predators. Canthigaster Margaritatus is native to the warm and shallow waters of the South Pacific islands and the Indian Ocean.

The body of the canthigaster margaritatus is round and flattened laterally, with tiny scales that cover its skin. Its color varies from pale gray to olive, with irregular blue spots on the head and body. His mouth is small and fitted with sharp teeth, which allow him to eat hard shells and crustaceans. His fins are short and his eyes are large and salient.

Canthigaster Margaritatus is a lonely fish that lives in shallow and rocky waters, often near coral reefs. It feeds mainly on shells and crustaceans, which it crushes with its pointed teeth. Canthigaster Margaritatus is a slow and shy fish, which spends most of its time hidden in rocks and corals.

In the event of danger, the canthigaster margaritatus can swell its body until it becomes an almost spherical ball, which allows it to protect itself from predators. He swells his body by swallowing air or water, which makes him swell until his skin becomes tense and rigid. This capacity also allows him to sneak into narrow spaces to hide.

Canthigaster Margaritatus is an unusual fish in aquarium, due to its size and specific needs. He needs a medium -sized aquarium, with rocks and hiding places to hide. It also needs hot and well -oxygenated water, with high water circulation. Canthigaster margaritatus can be difficult to feed in aquarium because it needs a varied diet including shells and raw crustaceans.