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Fahaka Puffer, Globe Fish, Striped Puffer, Nile Puffer, Band Puffer
Scientific Name:
Tetraodon lineatus
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.
Max Size:
More than 12 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
75 gallons
Swim Area:
All Areas
Life Span:
10 Years or more
Temperature Range (F):
75F - 82F
pH:
7.0
Hardness (dH):
10 - 12 dH
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
Differences between male and female:
Breeding:
Unknown
Breeding Tips:
No reports of successful commercial breeding in captivity.
Temperament/Social Behavior:
Aggressive, Tolerant, Solitary
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Availability:
Occasionally Available