Adventures of Puffy Puffer Fish

Puffy puffer fish lived in a bright and colourful coral reef found in the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s coast.

- Sudha Vijay

The complex structure of coral reefs offered him numerous hiding spots from predators and provided him with plenty of food.

Puffy sometimes explored the ocean with his two friends, Shiny angelfish and Flip clownfish.

One day, the three friends were swimming home after school. In school that day, they learned about their differences and how their bodies cooperate with the environment around them and keep them safe from predators. As they swam home, they began comparing how they were different from each other.

“It’s because of your peaceful nature you are most sought by humans for community aquariums,” said Flip clownfish. It was true. Puffy had a peaceful personality and only showed anger if someone tried to disturb him or tried to snatch his territory. “What is a community aquarium?” asked Puffy.

“It’s a tank that houses different types of fish, sometimes from different parts of the world!” explained Flip.

“Do they provide any special food in aquariums?” asked Puffy eagerly.

“They mostly serve food in the forms of pellets and flakes. But here, in the deep ocean, I love my freedom to find food of my choice,” said Shiny angelfish.

Flip clownfish had a bright orange body with white stripes and black outlines on the stripes and on his fins.

“Your vibrant colour makes you stand out in these coral reef habitats. Aren’t you afraid anyone can easily find you and harm you?” asked Shiny.

“They wouldn’t dare,” said Flip proudly.