Porcupinefish are fish belonging to the family Diodontidae, also commonly called blowfish and, sometimes, balloonfish and globefish.
| Category | Fish |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Maximum Size | 12 Inches |
| Origin | Florida |
| Minimum Tank Size | 180 Gallons |
| Water Condition | 72-78F, dkh 8-12, PH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 |
| Water Flow | Medium |
| Light | Medium |
| Reef Compatible | No |
| Compatibility | See Chart |
The Porcupine Puffer fish will eat invertebrates found in a reef aquarium. It has the ability, when threatened or scared, to inflate its body to almost twice its normal size. Parts of its flesh are poisonous if digested.
The Porcupine Puffer needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.