Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Palembang’s Puffer, Humpback Puffer, Tetraodon palembangensis

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Tetraodon palembangensis

Family:	Tetraodontidae
Genus & Species:	Tetraodon palembangensis
Common Name:	Palembang’s Puffer, Humpback Puffer
Size:	7.6 in. (19.4 cm)
Habitat:	Asia: Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Min Tank Size:	30 gallons (long form – 36”).
Diet:	Crustaceans, small fish, mollusks, worms.
Behavior:	Lurking predator.
Water:	Freshwater, pH 6.8 - 7.6, temperature range, 75-79°F (24-26°C), hardness 8 - 20dH
Care:	High water quality, caves or other shelter.
Communities:	Will consume other fish, in sufficient space may co-exist with conspecifics .
Suitability:	Intermediate