Family: T etraodontidae
Genus & Species: Tetraodon mbu
Common Name: Mbu Puffer, Giant Congo Puffer
Size: 26.4” (67 cm)
Note: Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
Habitat: Africa: Congo Basin and Lake Tanganyika.
Min Tank Size: 3x3x6’ (>400 gallons, 1000 gallons better) .
Diet:
Mollusks, crustaceans
Behavior: Variable. May be tolerant, may not.
Water: Freshwater, pH 7.5-8.3, temperature range, 75-79°F
(24-26°C), hardness 5 - 15dH
Care: High water quality, current.
Communities: No. Territorial, hungry.
Suitability: Advanced. Potential hazard to keeper, very strong
bite. Grows to large for most home aquaria.
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