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Canthigaster epilampra

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Common name: Lantern Pufferfish (Canthigaster). This fish has a white/yellow body with narrow wavy blue stripes and a brown back.

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Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Maintenance
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Food
Omnivore
Reef compatibility
Not compatible
Recommended number
Alone
Price according to size
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Maximum size
12 cm
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Reproduction
Impossible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

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Canthigaster epilampra: Lantern Pufferfish

The Canthigaster epilampra, also known as the lantern pufferfish, is a species from the Tetraodontidae family. This fish has a white to yellow body adorned with fine blue wavy lines and a brown back. It is a fascinating fish, as original as it is endearing, to observe in a fish-only aquarium.

Ideal conditions for the well-being of the Canthigaster epilampra

To ensure its health and natural behavior, a minimum 400-liter aquarium is necessary. The decor should be abundant in hiding places and shaded areas, as this fish likes to hide when stressed. In the absence of predators, it can be very active, curious, and playful.

It is incompatible with invertebrates, soft or hard corals, and should be kept in a specific or non-reef community aquarium. Its skin contains, like other Canthigaster, a natural toxin that can be released in case of intense stress or death. Filtration with activated carbon is therefore recommended.

A strict and varied diet

The Canthigaster epilampra is a big eater. It should be fed three to four times a day with moderate but varied portions. This helps prevent boredom, limit aggression, and especially control the growth of its teeth. Recommended foods include:

  • Shelled shrimp
  • Chopped squid
  • Fresh or frozen mussels
  • Large krill
  • Dried or fresh algae as a supplement

Thanks to this rich diet, your lantern pufferfish will maintain its vitality, beauty, and natural behavior.

A fish for experienced aquarists

The Canthigaster epilampra is a magnificent and robust pufferfish, but its maintenance requires a certain rigor. It is therefore preferable to entrust it to experienced aquarists who are familiar with toxic-skinned fish. Good management of stress, feeding, and water quality are key elements to ensure its longevity.

If these conditions are met, the Canthigaster epilampra will become a central and endearing member of your aquarium.

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