Artificially cultured pufferfish is poisonous. Pufferfish is very toxic. Artificial breeding can only weaken its toxicity. The body of pufferfish is cylindrical and has no pelvic fins. When stimulated, its chest and abdomen will expand like a ball. Artificial breeding needs to be maintained in ponds with good water quality, and toxic parts must be removed before consumption. Is pufferfish poisonous in artificial breeding?

1. Is it toxic?

Pufferfish is a poisonous aquatic product. Its toxins are generally concentrated in the liver, gonads, intestines and stomach. Blood and other parts are also toxic when raised artificially. Feed prepared by professionals can only reduce its toxicity, but it cannot be completely non-toxic.

2. Characteristics of pufferfish

The pufferfish has a cylindrical body, one dorsal fin, no pelvic fin, and a truncated, round or crescent tail fin. The color and pattern of its body vary according to the species. When stimulated, its body can inhale water and air, causing its chest and abdomen to swell like a ball and float on the water.

3. Breeding method

When artificially breeding puffer fish, they need to be cultured in ponds with good water quality. When placing the fry, the fry must be sterilized first. You can choose small fish and shrimp as food, and mix it with some bait in an appropriate amount. Be careful not to feed it spoiled fish and shrimp to prevent the pufferfish from getting sick and dying.

4. How to eat

The pufferfish’s meat is delicious and deeply loved by people. When eating it, you need to remove the poison from the internal organs, skin, head, etc. All parts must be cleaned, and it is generally recommended to be operated by professional personnel, because it is very toxic. After poisoning, symptoms of paralysis will appear first, and in severe cases, it can lead to death.