How to care for a freshwater puffer fish

 The animal kingdom is made up of thousands of species spread throughout the world, and many of them are unknown to most people, including animal lovers. Within the freshwater species, we find a small fish known as ocellated puffer fish, and whose scientific name is Tetraodon biocellatus . This small animal inhabits the waters of South and South-East Asia and is one of the few species of freshwater puffer fish. Being a rare species, in this OneHowTo.com article we will explain how to care for a freshwater puffer fish.



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Characteristics of the freshwater puffer fish

The freshwater puffer fish or Tetraodon biocellatus, is a species found on the Asian continent , specifically in countries such as Thailand and India, as well as on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. It draws attention for its shape and color, which in adults usually takes on brown tones. Its size can reach a maximum of between 6 and 8 cm and females are usually larger than males. Proper care can help increase the life expectancy of freshwater puffer fish, whose longevity is usually about 3 or 4 years, and can reach 5 or 6. Its jaw is made up of two pairs of teethlocated at the bottom and top and has the ability to increase in size when threatened.


Freshwater puffer fish feeding

Freshwater puffers feed primarily on snails and worms . For this reason, it is a great ally to combat any plague of these small molluscs in aquariums. In the event that the freshwater puffer fish is in an aquarium, we must give it snails that help file its teeth, which are constantly growing. For this reason, it is advisable to give him frozen food. On the other hand, this animal is often averse to pre-made food such as pellets or dry food. It can give the impression that you are always hungry, however, do not exceed the recommended amount.


Behavior of the freshwater puffer fish

Freshwater puffer fish are usually strong-willed when they reach adulthood, although they tend to be quite peaceful during their youth. For this reason, it is advisable to avoid the coexistence of this fish in large groups, since it can cause aggression to other members, frequently biting their fins. It usually inhabits all areas of the fish tank, although it can have a shy attitude due to the absence of plants in the aquarium.


Freshwater puffer fish reproduction

Breeding of freshwater pufferfish in captivity has not been achieved. In their natural habitat, females lay their eggs on leaves or other supports found in the water. It is difficult to distinguish the male from the female, although the latter is usually larger.


Suitable aquarium for freshwater puffer fish

It is important that the aquarium is equipped with enough plants in which it can feel safe and protected, since it usually hides among them. Likewise, it must have enough space to swim, so a large aquarium will be the most recommended. In addition, the aquarium must have an illuminated part , and another where the light intensity is lower, so that it can be hidden. As for coexistence, it is best to have more than two pairs in the same aquarium, since otherwise the dominant male may be constantly aggressive against the dominated one.


Water : slightly acidic or neutral, soft or moderately hard.

Temperature : between 22 and 26 degrees.

pH : between 6.5 and 7.5. It is the index of the concentration of hydrogen ions, which intervene in the state of plants or fish due to lack of nutrients.

Hardness : between 5 and 15 GH. It means the amount of magnesium and calcium found in the water.

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