Monstrous is right. U need pristine water as the fish is scaleless and w/o gill plates/ covers. They are risk for disease. 50% is a lot but needed to avoid killing it. It will get used to the wc's.
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Congo puffer care?
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Monstrous is right. U need pristine water as the fish is scaleless and w/o gill plates/ covers. They are risk for disease. 50% is a lot but needed to avoid killing it. It will get used to the wc's.
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Also what would the water parameters be?
Also I did some research and some people say they can't eat snails only crayfish and shrimp is this true?
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Also I did some research and some people say they can't eat snails only crayfish and shrimp is this true?
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They aren't that picky but keep ph b/w 6.8 to 7.5 and the temp about 78 degrees. They need to have a varied diet and the things U mentioned are fine. Be careful of snail shells as it can be a bit tough and cause a break.
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I know this thread is old, but speaking of shelled organisms, does this puffer need anything specific to keep it's teeth under control? Or am I fine not giving them shelled organisms?
Congo puffers teeth grow slower compared to others. They are piscivores too so it’s shouldn’t be of a concern.
So i'll be completely fine if I never feed it a snail in it's life? Sorry, I just need verification.
I believe so. Will ask
Fat Homer
as he’s the puffer guru.
Yup, as
kno4te
mentioned, no need for snail / crunchy diet since in nature they are piscivores...Definitely a cool puffer in my books, especially if you can find a red one thats active...
I'd this the Spotted Congo puffer? If so they can be in community tanks. If not the Spotted then no tank mates.
^ good question, is this T.Murius or T.schoutedeni we’re talking about..
As the Spotted Congo Puffer (Schoutedeni) is becoming more widely available and will require a crunchy diet. Good news though is that as mentioned above, they can be housed in groups, given tank is large enough and well decorated / planted...
As the Spotted Congo Puffer (Schoutedeni) is becoming more widely available and will require a crunchy diet. Good news though is that as mentioned above, they can be housed in groups, given tank is large enough and well decorated / planted...
