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  • Mbu, Giant Puffer

    Category:
    Puffers

    Common Name:
    Mbu, Giant Puffer

    Scientific Name:
    Tetraodon mbu

    Description:
    The Mbu puffer is perhaps the largest of the freshwater puffers. It has been reported that it can weight up to 14 lbs. A large aquarium is required. It is best to keep this fish alone or with other very large fish capable of taking care of themselves. Most fish would become food for a mbu.

    Interesting fact: This puffer is poisonous to eat.

    Pictures from Wikicommon

    Origin:
    Zaire, and the middle and lower Congo River

    Max Size:
    Larger than 24 inches

    Minimum Tank Size:
    200 gallons

    Swim Area:
    All Areas

    Life Span:
    10 Years or more

    Temperature Range (F):
    75F - 79F

    pH:
    7.0

    Hardness (dH):
    10 dH

    Diet:
    Carnivore

    Additional Diet Information:
    Snails, mussels, chopped liver (sparingly), earthworms, flies, shrimp, clams, whole prawns

    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic

    Breeding:
    Unknown
    Breeding in captivity is highly unlikely due to the space required to house a pair.

    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    • Aggressive, Best if kept alone, Will eat smaller fish, Solitary

    Common Diseases:
    Availability:
    Occasionally Available

    Additional Information or Photos
    Attached Files
    Our Fishhouse
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