Stars and Stripes Pufferfish
Snapshot: This majesty is decked out in a dynamic blend of white dots and belly stripes against a brown-gray canvas. It has vibrant yellow fins, and gets its name for its striking appearance.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 21cm or so. Native to tropical waters of the Indo-west Pacific region. These puffers pack a powerful beak, tailor-made for shell-crushing. When threatened, they'll puff themselves up in a dramatic display of defense.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, fish-only system. Top-notch filtration to cope with messy eating habits. Use a container, not a net, for transfer to prevent stress. Handle with extreme care, its defense mechanism, tetrodotoxin, is lethal. When threatened or when it dies, it releases a toxin deadly to other tank mates. Best kept in its own aquarium.

