Eyespot pufferfish vs Silver moony: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Silver moony can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Eyespot pufferfish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Eyespot pufferfish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Silver moony is about 3 times the length of a Eyespot pufferfish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).
  • A pH of 7.0–7.5 suits both.

Side by side

Eyespot pufferfishSilver moony
Adult size8 cm (3.1 in)25 cm (9.8 in)
Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)190 L (50 US gal)
Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH6.5–7.57.0–8.5
Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)–
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankNot suitableGood
Care level–Moderate
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Species profiles