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| Common Names: | South American Puffer | Also Known As: | Brazilian Puffer, Amazon Puffer |
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| Synonyms: | 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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