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Ocellated Puffer Fish - Tetraodon cutcutia
Species name: Tetraodon cutcutia
Synonym: Leisomus cutcutia, Leisomus marmoratus, Monotretus cutcutia, Monotreta gularis, Tetrodon cutcutia, Tetrodon caria, Tetrodon gularis
Common Names: Ocellated pufferfish
Family: Tetraodontidae
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Class: Actinopterygii
Max. size: 15 cm / 6 inches
Environment: Freshwater
Origin: Asia. India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Malay archipelago
Temperament: Aggressive.
Company: Best kept alone.
Water parameters: pH 7.0, temperature 24 - 28°C / 75 - 82° F
Aquarium setup: Tetraodon cutcutia (Ocellated pufferfish) is best kept alone or with other Tetraodon cutcutia (Ocellated pufferfish) They are one of the most comon types of puffers. They are fin nippers. If more then one is kept in an aquarium make sure there are a lot of hiding places among plants and rots. The fish should not be able to se each other at all time. Good circulation and regular water changes (up to 50% a week) are required since they, like all puffers, are messy eaters. This species is sensitive to ammonia and nitrites.
Feeding: Very predatory. Best kept on a diet consisting of Krill shrimp, crayfish, crab and the occasional feeder fish. May accept froozen food.
Breeding: Have been breed in aquariums. The male guard the eggs.
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