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