Common Name: Brown Puffer
Family: Tetraodontidae
Distribution: Mekong Basin, Thailand, Laos
Water Parameters: Temp: 23 - 26C (74 - 80F); pH:6.0 - 7.8
Personality/Temperament: Agressive.
Activity: Hunter. Nocturnal and twilight activity mostly.
Max. Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Estimated Lifespan: Not known
Sexual Dimorphism: None shown
Diet: Feeding and Diet article
Care: Pufferfish are extremly sensitive to nitrites and ammonia and should only be introduced into a fully cycled aquarium. Due to their messy eating habits, overfiltration is recommended.
Breeding: Awaiting information
Minimum Tank Size: 20 US gallons (75 liters)
Other Notes: A member of the "Target Group".
