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The species was discovered in 1985 and the specific name honours Professor Dr. Reeve M. Bailey, Professor of Biological Sciences and Curator of Fishes in the Museum of Zoology.
- Is a hairy puffer freshwater?
- What do Hairy Puffers eat?
- How big do Congo puffers get?
- How big do red eye puffers get?
- How much is a Fahaka puffer?
- Are Congo puffers aggressive?
- Are Figure 8 puffers freshwater?
- Are Congo puffers poisonous?
- How big does a dragon Puffer get?
- How big do Amazon puffers get?
- Are pufferfish aggressive?
- Can Pea puffers live with other fish?
Is a hairy puffer freshwater?
Like other freshwater puffers, this can be an aggressive species, so it deserves a species tank to itself. It is one of the bottom-dwelling species, so needs a soft, silver sand substrate to allow it to burrow if it wants to.
What do Hairy Puffers eat?
Relishes all kinds of shellfish, as well as worms and other live and frozen foods. It should be fed snails and unshelled shellfish (such as crab legs, mussels etc.) regularly, in order to maintain it's sharp teeth.
How big do Congo puffers get?
The Congo puffer or potato puffer (Tetraodon miurus) is a freshwater pufferfish found in areas of the Congo River in Africa, including rapids. Tetraodon miurus can grow to an approximate length of 15 cm.
How big do red eye puffers get?
The Red-Tail Red Eye Dwarf Puffer (Carinotetraodon irrubesco) is a rare species that is native to Indonesia. It sometimes lives in loose groups and grows to an adult size of less than 2 inches (5 cm). Like many pufferfish species, it is very active and has plenty of personality.
How much is a Fahaka puffer?
Fahaka Puffer fish can be found for sale by various online retailers. Their price can vary, and the cost of a juvenile Fahaka Puffer can range from $20-30 USD. When looking for Fahaka Puffer for sale, it is important to find a quality breeder or retailer.
Are Congo puffers aggressive?
Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)
The answer is YES. It's not the aggressiveness that you need to worry about, it is it's predatory behavior of biting chunks of flesh out of any sized fish it lives with.
Are Figure 8 puffers freshwater?
Figure 8 Puffer Habitat and Care
They originate in the fresh waters of Southeast Asia, and although they tolerate brackish or even full saltwater, they may fare better in freshwater. ... Frequent water changes to maintain pristine water conditions are recommended for this fish.
Are Congo puffers poisonous?
As a member of the Tetraodon genus, this also means that they carry the deadly neurotoxin, tetrodoxin. However, this poison can only enter the bloodstream if the fish is ingested and serves little to no threat when handled and/or prepared correctly.
How big does a dragon Puffer get?
Average adult size: 7 - 8 inches (17.8 - 20.3 cm) Average purchase size: Medium: 3 - 4 inches (7.6 - 10.2 cm), Jumbo: 6+ inches (15 cm)
How big do Amazon puffers get?
With a maximum size of around 3.1 inches (8 cm), Amazon puffers are one of the smaller pufferfish species available in the fish trade. Beginners might have some trouble distinguishing Amazon puffers from other puffer species, especially when the fish are juveniles.
Are pufferfish aggressive?
Freshwater puffers can be fin nippers, and some are downright aggressive and/or predatory. Some species, like Dwarf, Redeye and Golden Puffers, can be kept together or with other fast-moving fish like danios. Others, such as Mekong, Nile and Mbu Puffers, must be kept solitary.
Can Pea puffers live with other fish?
Pea Puffers can be kept alone, but they do better when placed in groups of at least 3 fish. While they are territorial, they do shoal as well. When keeping a group of fish, try to have 5 gallons of water for every additional fish. Each fish has their own personality and some may get along, while others will not.
