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  • Dwarf Puffer

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    Common Name:Dwarf Puffer, Pea Puffer, Pygmy Puffer, Malabar Puffer
    Scientific Name:    Carinotetraodon travancoricus






    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    72F - 82F 5.8 - 6.5 8-10 dH 1 inch 10 gallons All Areas


    Description:
    Very active, aggressive puffer (especially towards their own species). But best kept in small groups to avoid too much aggression between themselves.

    The upper side of the body is yellow/brown with irregular pattern of dark blotches. The underside is white/cream in color. The pupils are dark and the irises are gold.
    Origin:
    India and Asia
    Life Span:
    2 - 3 years
    Diet:
    Carnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Bloodworms, snails
    Gender Difference:
    Dimorphic
    Differences between male and female:
    Females are general more round. Males have a dark stripe running from the head to tail on the stomach.
    Breeding:
    Egg Scatterer
    Technically they spawn on plants. Eggs hatch after 5 days at 81F. Fry will initially feed on infusoria, cyclops and daphnia, then newly hatched brine shrimp.
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    Aggressive, Territorial, Solitary
    Availability:
    Easily Obtained
    Tags: puffers
    • OrandaMan
      #1
      OrandaMan commented
      06-11-2011, 08:25 AM
      Editing a comment
      The easiest way I've been able to tell males from females is by the "wrinkles" males have behind the eyes. I've been able to see that on males that don't have a noticeable line on their stomachs. (Since the line can appear and disappear, and darken or lighten, I suspect it's more noticeable when there is more than one male in the tank.)

      Of course, it should be said that you can't tell at all until they're sexually mature. If you get them too young, you have to cross your fingers.
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