Monotrete suvattii (Arrowhead Puffer )
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:14 am
Monotrete suvattii Date: 16/08/06
Owner: PufferPedia Admin
Size: 14 items
Common Name: Arrowhead Puffer
Other Common Names: Pignose Puffer, Mekong Puffer
Family: Tetraodontidae
Distribution: Mekong river basin
Water Parameters: Temp: 23 - 26C (74 - 80F); pH:6.0 - 7.8
Personality/Temperament: Piscivore. Low degree of intraspecific aggression, however will attack other puffers and fish.
Activity: Lurker, Not very active.
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: Click here to watch T. suvattii mating ---- Click here to see a thread containing T. suvatti fry
Minimum Tank Size: 30 US gallons (115 liters)
Other Notes: The arrowhead puffer gets its name from the distinctive 'arrow' marking on its head. These puffers do bury themselves although not as often as the T.miurus. Sand substrate is recommended but fine gravel is ok.
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Owner: PufferPedia Admin
Size: 14 items
Common Name: Arrowhead Puffer
Other Common Names: Pignose Puffer, Mekong Puffer
Family: Tetraodontidae
Distribution: Mekong river basin
Water Parameters: Temp: 23 - 26C (74 - 80F); pH:6.0 - 7.8
Personality/Temperament: Piscivore. Low degree of intraspecific aggression, however will attack other puffers and fish.
Activity: Lurker, Not very active.
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: Click here to watch T. suvattii mating ---- Click here to see a thread containing T. suvatti fry
Minimum Tank Size: 30 US gallons (115 liters)
Other Notes: The arrowhead puffer gets its name from the distinctive 'arrow' marking on its head. These puffers do bury themselves although not as often as the T.miurus. Sand substrate is recommended but fine gravel is ok.
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