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  • Fahaka Puffer

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    Common Name: Fahaka Puffer, Globe Fish, Striped Puffer, Nile Puffer, Band Puffer
    Scientific Name:     Tetraodon lineatus







    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    75F - 82F 7.0 10-12 dH 18 inches 75 gallons All Areas

    Description:
    Fahaka puffers are freshwater puffers that must be kept alone in a large tank. They are aggressive toward other fish, but especially toward other Fahakas. They will grow quite large and require a lot of space to swim. They are also very messy eaters and require excellent filtration and a regimented water change routine.
    Origin:
    Nile, Chad basin, Niger, Volta, Gambia, Geba and Senegal Rivers in Africa.
    Life Span:
    10 Years or more
    Diet:
    Carnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    They must be fed crunchy foods to keep their beak from overgrowing (clams, mussels, snails), in addition to other meaty foods (shrimp, krill, bloodworms)
    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic
    Breeding:
    Unknown
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    No reports of successful commercial breeding in captivity, however my female puffer has laid eggs.
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    • Aggressive
    • Should be kept alone
    • Solitary

    Availability:
    Occasionally Available
    Tags: puffers
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