Common Name: Red-striped Toadfish

Family: Tetraodontidae

Distribution: Australasia: Brackish, tidal rivers and estuarine waters; Mangrovw swamps

Water Parameters: Very alkaline freshwater or very low salinty brackish seem to have best results

Personality/Temperament: Some are highly aggressive and intolerant of tankmates, others not as much, use caution.

Max. Size: 4 inches (10 cm)

Estimated Lifespan: Unknown. Likely 10 - 15 years

Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown

Diet: Uknown: Likely feeds on crustaceans and mollusks; and possibly fish fins and scales. Feeding and Diet article

Care: A rare puffer suddenly flooding the markets, we are still learning.

Breeding: Unknown

Minimum Tank Size: 25 US Gallons (95 liters)

Links to Other Resources: T. erythrotaenia profile on Fishbase