| Common Names: |
South American Puffer |
Also Known As: |
Brazilian Puffer, Amazon Puffer |
| Synonyms: |
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Family: |
Tetraodontidae |
| Origin: |
Upper regions of the Amazon River |
Main Ecosystem: |
River |
| Salinity: |
Freshwater |
Temperament: |
One of the most peaceful puffers, however, not safe with other fish or invertabrates. |
| PH: |
6.0-7.8 |
Temperature: |
74-80F (23-26C) |
| Maximum Size: |
3 inches (7.6cm) |
Minimum Tank: |
15 Gallons(US), 20 better |
| Activity: |
Hunter/Seeker |
Lifespan: |
10 |
| Gender: |
Unknown |
Breeding: |
Largely unsuccessful in home aquaria. |
| Diet: |
Feed Live and frozen foods, snails, freeze dried krill, frozen shrimp, bloodworms- live or frozen, ghost shrimp (gut-loaded). These puffers must be fed a daily supply of snails to prevent overgrowth of teeth. If not provided, the owner will need to trim their teeth every 4-6 months. |
| Care: |
These puffers are also sensitive to nitrites and ammonia and should only be introduced into a fully cycled aquarium. They do not require any salt in their water to live a healthy and happy life. Due to their messy eating habits, overfiltration is highly recommended. |
| Notes: |
These are highly active and intelligent fish. They enjoy a planted tank to engage in and explore. Like all other species of puffer, they should only be kept in a species tank. They cannot be trusted in a community tank because they may nip fins and/or attack other fish. |
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