Whitespotted Toby

Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby (Canthigaster jactator)

This species from the Hawaiian Islands is less than 4 inches when fully grown. Hence, it may be kept in an aquarium as small as 20 gallons.

It will eat a wide variety of invertebrates, and therefore, is not reef safe. This smaller puffer, sometimes referred to as Sharpnose Puffer, behaves much like larger, balloon-shaped species but requires less space.

Unfortunately, this colorful species is well known for ripping fins of tank mates, and even leaving circular bite marks in their skin. It is more likely to behave aggressively in smaller tanks. It is best kept as a single specimen or as a male and female pair in a tank with lots of swimming room.

This fish may occasionally require de-worming. Also, its constantly growing teeth may need to be trimmed if it is not fed a sufficient amount of hard shelled invertebrates to keep them worn down. If the teeth grow too long, the fish will not be able to feed.