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| Family: |
Tetraodontidae |
| Genus & Species: |
Tetraodon nigroviridis |
| Common Name: |
Green Spotted Puffer, spotted green puffer, green
puffer |
| Size: |
~6.5” (17cm) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Sri Lanka to Indonesia and north to
China. |
| Min Tank Size: |
40 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Mollusks, crustaceans, fish. |
| Behavior: |
Moderate for a puffer. |
| Water: |
Light brackish to full marine (specific gravity
1.005 –1.021), pH 7.5-8.4, 75-82°F (24-28°C) |
| Care: |
Agressive but milder than most hunter-predators, some shelter,
massive filtration needed. |
| Communities: |
In very large tanks with conspecifics, or T. fluviatilis. |
| Suitability: |
Advanced. |
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