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Canthigaster papua False-eye Puffer
Canthigaster papua False-eye Puffer
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Commonly known as Papua Toby, is a small puffer fish. Its basic color is brown to orange and is covered with turquoise spots,
which end in stripes on the top of the head and back. There is a large spot directly under the dorsal fin.
This pufferfish shows variations in the number of stripes across its range and looks very similar to C. solandri, but is slightly more intensely colored.
Puffer fish are very intelligent fish and will quickly learn to recognize you and your behavior. Because of their intelligence and behavior, you will soon find yourself treating these animals more like a dog than a fish.
Canthigaster papua is one of the friendliest pufferfish that usually live alone or in pairs, but they remain pufferfish so each individual can have a different temperament.
In a tank, they are best kept individually or as a pair/harem to prevent territorial fights.
delivery and shipping
delivery and shipping
- Shipping via UPS Express
- Next working day delivery
- Safely packed in a styrofoam box
Here are the instructions for unpacking and acclimating Berghia snails:
- Berghia snails are specialized feeders that only eat Aiptasia sp. It is important to always have enough Aiptasia for them or to pass them on in a timely manner.
- They are less suitable for larger aquariums with many fish, but if necessary they can be placed in the evening with the lights turned off using the transfer pipette.
- Direct contact between snails and Aiptasia should be avoided as this can lead to the death of the snails. The snails must make contact with the Aiptasia themselves.
- Berghia snails are ideal for controlling Aiptasia in small aquariums with peaceful fish or in separate "treatment aquariums".
- The snails delivered are not yet fully grown and can, if necessary, be fed in a separate aquarium until they reach the desired size.
- To open the Styrofoam box, simply pull on the blue ribbon. The insulated packaging does not need to be removed from the box. Allow the temperatures to equalize for around 10 minutes by placing the unopened transport container in the aquarium.
- Carefully unscrew the white lid anti-clockwise. The transport container may be full of sea water and individual snails may be stuck to the lid. If this happens, place the lid in a small bowl of sea water from the aquarium.
- Use the transfer pipette provided to remove the snails from the container and transfer them to the aquarium. Repeat the process with all snails.
- The insulated box is recyclable and can be disposed of as recyclables or used for other purposes.
- In case of a complaint, we ask for an email on the day of arrival with a photo of the snail in the transport cup for a replacement.
