Spotted Green Puffer - Tetraodon nigroviridis

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Spotted Green Puffer - Tetraodon nigroviridis

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Scientific Name: Tetraodon nigroviridis

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Approximate purchase size : 5 - 6cm
All Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens.

How easy are they to care for?
We would class these as an advanced level of care

What is Brackish water?
Brackish waters are located on where river systems meet the sea, this creates a habitat with some unique and wonderful creatures. A subsequent cause of this is that any of these species kept within the private aquarium require more specific water conditions, culminating in the addition of a small amount of marine salts to recreate their natural surroundings. At All Pond Solutions we keep all brackish fish in an environment of 1.005 SG (see below). Brackish species cannot be kept with the general community fish such as Tetras, Rainbows, Catfish and Gourami. For more information please read our introductory blog on Brackish species.

How large can they grow?
17cm

Required Specific Gravity:
1.005 - 1.010

Where in the world are they from?
Inhabits the brackish waters of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Ideally kept alone, if kept in groups a suitably large tank should be provided to allow enough freedom of movement.

What water conditions do they require?
Temperatures of 22 - 26 degrees and pH of 7.8 - 9.0. Keep in mind the specific gravity of salt required for brackish species of 1.005 - 1.010.

What should you feed them?
Shellfish are essential for all puffers to help mimick the natural processes requried to keep the teeth/beaks short. Snails, Crabs legs, worms and frozen foods are greedily accepted.

How compatible are they with other fish?
Not suited for general Community. Can be kept with other species such as Monos, Scats and Archer fish, but caution should be advised as they can nip fins of slow moving species.

Can they be bred in captivity?
Not known to have been bred by the hoobyist.