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Puffers
Common Name:
Dwarf Puffer, Pygmy Puffer, Malabar Puffer
Scientific Name:
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
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.
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
Max Size:
Less than 1 inch
Minimum Tank Size:
10 gallons
Swim Area:
All Areas
Life Span:
2 - 3 years
Temperature Range (F):
72F - 82F
pH:
5.8 - 6.5
Hardness (dH):
8dH - 10dH
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
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Easily Obtained
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