Diodon holocanthus (Thorny blower)

This peaceful and harmless species can be raised in the company of other small fish. Intraspecific relations are however to be avoided. The almost cylindrical body is covered with fairly long and mobile thorns. Unlike the Arothron, the Diodon only have one tooth solidly established on each jaw. They form a powerful beak capable of breaking the branches of coral or sectioning aquarium ventilation pipes. The body can swell with air or water and then becomes practically spherical. This swelling, accompanied by the recovery of thorns, has the effect of intimidating the attackers. The air absorption allows this fish to float on the surface of the water, being drifted by the currents.

Diodon Holoceanthus is a fish from hot seas. It is also known as the Pangolin Fish or Balais Fish. Diodon Holoceanthus is a small fish that generally measures between 20 and 30 centimeters long, although some specimens can reach 40 centimeters long. It is recognizable by its elongated shape and its skin covered with very hard thorns.

Diodon Holoceanthus is a lonely fish that mainly lives in the shallow waters of coral reefs. It feeds mainly on molluscs and crabs, which it captures using its powerful jaws to break the shells. Diodon Holoceanthus is also able to swell its chest to become bigger and more difficult to eat for its predators.

The Diodon Holoceanthus is a very colorful fish, with a dress that varies from gray to yellow through brown and blue. The color of his body can change depending on the environment in which he is, which allows him to camouflage himself to escape his predators. The Diodon Holoceanthus is also recognizable by its head, which is darker than the rest of its body, with two round and shiny eyes.

Diodon Holoceanthus is a very common fish in hot seas, and it is often found in the coral reefs of the Caribbean, the Atlantic and the Pacific. It is considered a edible fish, although its flesh is considered to be not very tasty.

No known sexual dimorphism.

It takes 1 male for 2 females. Just provide them with an aquarium filled with various hiding places and when the parades start you will see up to one of the small diodons swimming with their parents (which must absolutely be separated after mating). Be careful, however, to monitor couples who could devour their little ones!