Dwarf Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricus · family Tetraodontidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness
- 5–15 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 40 L
- Maximum size
- up to 3.5 cm
- Group size
- min 1, ideal 1
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Middle
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Lifespan
- 4–5 years
Description
World's smallest puffer (3.5 cm), freshwater. Big-puffer personality — curious, hunts snails, recognises the owner.
Care
1 fish per 20–25 L, species-only tank (no tankmates). Dense planting, slow flow, many hideouts.
Feeding
Predator: only live/frozen — small snails, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp. Will NOT eat dry pellets. No snails = starvation.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Где брать улиток для тетраодона?
- Разводят отдельно: ставят банку с физами в обычной воде с салатом — улитки размножаются за 2-3 недели. Или закупают раз в месяц мелких физ/мелании.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Carinotetraodon travancoricus · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22