Hairy Puffer
$75.00
Size: Approx. 2-2.5″
Minimum Tank Size: 100L
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Very aggressive, best kept in species tanks with no other fish.
Water Conditions: 74-81°F, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size: 6″
Color Form: A dark brown Puffer with a lighter (sometimes orange) pattern. Has some of cirri (hairs) around the snout.
Diet: Feed mussels, earthworms, shrimp, bloodworms, crayfish, snails. Live food and frozen food should be accepted.
Origin: Laos and Thailand
Family: Tetraodontidae
Lifespan: Up to 8-15 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Moderate Experience
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Minimum Tank Size: 300 gallons Care Level: Medium Temperament: Very aggressive Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy Water Conditions: 72-82° F, pH 6.5-7.8 Max Size: 2m Color Form: Same general colour pattern consisting of three darkly pigmented bands or blotches on the body. Irregularly placed spots may also be present on the body Diet: Larval foods such as bloodworm and also shrimp. larger morsels (including fish) can be offered as the fish grows. Compatibility: In nature, it is a truly excellent predator, typically hunting in groups. In captivity, exhibits very anti-social behaviour so introduce other (large) fishes with extreme care as it reportedly eats scales and fin parts of some large fish kept with it. Will eat anything smaller. Origin: Ganges in India, and the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins in Thailand Family: Sisoridae Lifespan: 5-10 years Aquarist Experience Level: Intermediate