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, most active when hungry.

Max. Size: 6 inches (15 cm)

Estimated Lifespan: Not known

Sexual Dimorphism: None shown

Diet: Feeding and Diet article

Care: As most of the target species, turgidus puffers do best with very clean water, tanks of 20+ gallons and no tankmates (tankmates will be eaten)

Breeding: Awaiting information

Minimum Tank Size: 20 US gallons (75 liters)

Other Notes: A member of the "Target Group".