Saddle Puffer (Canthigaster Coronata)
Also Known As: Saddled Toby, Crowned Puffer
Compatibility and Behavior
We present you with one of the cutest species in the hobby. Like the other tobies, the Saddle Puffer (Canthigaster coronata) hands you most of the puffer charm at a fraction of the footprint and bioload. The name comes from the distinctive darker saddle marking laid across the back, set over a pale to tan body with fine spotting along the flanks and subtle blue or green lines tracing the face and fins. Between the big eyes, short snout, and classic toby shape, it is the kind of little fish that reefers stop calling "livestock" and start calling a pet. It settles in bold, perching on ledges, inspecting any new aquascape, and hustling to the glass at feeding time. On reef safety, play it as reef safe with caution: many individuals leave most corals alone, but the genus tends to nip snails, small crabs, shrimp, and other inverts, and can sample fleshy polyps or clam mantles, so it is most reliable in a FOWLR tank or a very thoughtfully chosen mixed reef. It generally gets along with peaceful to moderately assertive tankmates, though very small or slow fish can be on the receiving end of fin nipping or an exploratory bite, especially at feeding.
Aquarium Requirements
The compact size keeps this one accessible: a tank around 40 to 55 gallons with a long footprint suits fish in the 1.5 to 2.5 inch range, with more volume always welcome. Give it sturdy live rock with caves and overhangs to retreat into, and skip sharp or unstable decor that could hurt it if it startles or inflates. The usual puffer housekeeping applies, since even a small toby is a messy eater: strong filtration, good surface agitation, and consistent maintenance. Feeding does double duty as dental care, so offer a varied meaty diet of mysis, chopped shrimp, clam, and squid alongside quality marine pellets, and work in occasional hard-shelled items to keep its beak-like teeth worn down.
Specifications
Approximate Size: 1.5–2.5"
Diet: Carnivore; mysis, shrimp, clam, squid, and krill, plus occasional hard-shelled items to help wear down the teeth
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Care Level: Intermediate
Reef Safe: With caution
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Special Considerations: Reef safe with caution, as it often nips snails, shrimp, and small inverts and may sample fleshy polyps or clam mantles
Pairs well with
Saddle Puffer (Canthigaster Coronata)
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FAQ’s
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if UPS is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if FedEx is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a FedEx Ship Center, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.