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| Scientific Name |
Carinotetraodon travancoricus |
| Common Name |
Dwarf, Pygmy, Malabar, Indian, Gold, and Green puffer |
| Origin |
India |
| Adult Size |
1.25 inches |
| Temperature |
75 - 78°F |
| pH |
6.8 - 7.2 |
| Hardness |
8 dGH |
| Notes |
These true freshwater fish are the smallest species of puffer. They are comical and curious, but they're somewhat agressive and tend to
be fin nippers, so they should be kept in a species tank. They're fussy eaters, taking only live food or frozen bloodworms. The fish
pictured here are all under 1/2" in length.
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