Red-spot puffer - Tetraodon abei

Scientific name: Tetraodon abei

Common name: Red-spot puffer

Family: Tetraodontidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 10 - 11 cm (3.94 - 4.33 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7.1

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 15°N (53.57 - 267.86ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 23 - 27 °C (73.4 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South Asia

Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial

Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive/territorial

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

As the puffer’s teeth need to be constantly ground down supply them with shelled food such as snails, crustaceans and similar. They will also benefit from the addition of live or frozen foods in the form of blood worms, krill and prawns.

Origin

Asia; Red-spot puffers are found in the Mekong River Basins.

Sexing

There are no visible differences between the sexes.

Breeding

Breeding Red-spot puffers is best left to the experts as it is very difficult. The male will take on the parenting role and the female will be driven away. Raising the fry has proven to be hit and miss.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Tetraodon abei is 5 years.

Short description

Puffer fish are very sensitive to poor water quality, excellent filtration must be supplied. They are very messy eaters so regular gravel vacuuming and water changes must be performed. In the tank include a few plants to make them feel at ease.

Picture

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.