Abstract:The instantaneous oxygen consumption rates of obscure puffer (Takifugu obscurus) and tawny puffer (Takifugu flavidus) juveniles (about 20 g mean weight) were measured by closedchamber respiration methods at seven temperatures (11, 15, 19, 23, 27, and 31 ℃). The results showed that the instantaneous oxygen consumption rates (V) of obscure puffer and tawny puffer juveniles decreased as the experimental time (t) increased, showing the power law model (V=atb, r2>0.98, p<0.01). Within suitable dissolved oxygen range, the oxygen consumptions of obscure puffer and tawny puffer juveniles were both directly related to the concentration which could be denoted as “conformers”, i.e. V decreased with decreased dissolved oxygen level, whereas, below that range, the juveniles maintain a constant oxygen consumption rate to ensure the basic life activities, regardless of the concentration of dissolved oxygen, and there are the socalled “regulators”. The oxygen consumption rate and dissolved oxygen had a significant quadratic relationship (r2>0.95, p<0.01). The oxygen consumption rate increased rapidly as the temperature increased (11-31 ℃), showing a linear relationship in the range of temperatures investigated (r2>0.95, p<0.01). Within the temperature range of the conventional pond culture, the oxygen consumptions of obscure puffer juvenile were higher than that of tawny puffer. The Q10 of obscure puffer and tawny puffer juveniles were 2.84 and 2.65, respectively. In actual culture and transport processes of obscure puffer and tawny puffer, when dissolved oxygen level is below 3 mg/L, the emergency aid measures should be started.