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| Family: |
Tetraodontidae |
| Genus & Species: |
Tetraodon lineatus |
| Common Name: |
Fahaka, Nile puffer |
| Size: |
~17” (47cm) |
| Habitat: |
Africa: Nile, Chad basin, Niger, Volta, Gambia,
Geba and Senegal Rivers. |
| Min Tank Size: |
120 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Mollusks, crustaceans, fish. |
| Behavior: |
Highly aggressive. |
| Water: |
Adaptable: pH 6.0-8.0 Temperature 75-79°F (24 –
26°C), ph 6.0-7.0, dH range: 10. |
| Care: |
Small-grain substrate, some shelter, massive filtration
required, intolerant of ammonia & nitrite. |
| Communities: |
Solitary only. |
| Suitability: |
Advanced. |
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