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| Family: |
Tetraodontidae |
| Genus & Species: |
Carinotetraodon travancoricus |
| Common Name: |
Dwarf Puffer, Malabar Puffer |
| Size: |
1” (2.5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Kerala, Malabar, India. |
| Min Tank Size: |
5 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Blackworms, Mollusks (small snails), Crustaceans
(small shrimp) |
| Behavior: |
Territorial, nippy. |
| Water: |
Freshwater, pH 7.5-8.3, temperature range, 72-82°F
(22-28°C), hardness 5 - 15dH |
| Care: |
High water quality, densely planted best. |
| Communities: |
No. May co-exist with Otocinclus sp. In densely
planted tanks. Best as harem with one male to 2-3 females. |
| Suitability: |
Intermediate |
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