Puffer I.D. Queston?

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McCahill1983
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Puffer I.D. Queston?

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Hey.. I just finished cycling a 15 gallon aquarium with the plan of addeing a Figure 8 Puffer. Two days ago, I went to the store where I buy my fish, to pick one out, but they were out. They did however have a really cool looking puffer which they called a "Red Belly Puffer." He was a really cool looking guy and the store told me he was a true freshwater puffer, not brackish or saltwater, but he definately had a more marine look to him, almost looking like a dog-faced puffer. This store is usually pretty knowledgeable about what they sell. They were about 2.5 or 3" and the store said they were fully grown fish. I went home to do some homework on this fish, but have not been able to find anything about him. Has anybody in here ever heard of a fish being referred to as this? If so, any links where I can educate myself on them? Very cool fish.
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Have a look at the different species of Carinotetraodon in the pufferpedia and the web. Have seen some labelled red belly puffer.
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Definately check out the PufferPedia, its our species index and full of photos. It should help you figure it out. You can find the PufferPedia in the top links bar, its under the "Learn" tab.

Or if you can post a clear photo of it, that will help as well.
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Keep adding ammonia to your tank, to keep it cycled, if it's empty, till you get your puffer.
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