Tetraodon Baileyi (Harry Puffer)
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Lurking, ambush predator. Lives in a cave & only comes out to eat. Very interesting skin tabs & marble coloring. May be difficult to get onto dead foods. Needs a 30g+ tank, MUST be pre-cycled before adding fish.
Common Name: 'Hairy' puffer
Family: Tetraodontidae
Distribution: Mekong river basin including rapids.
Water Parameters: Temp: 23 - 26C (74 - 80F); pH:6.0 - 7.8
Personality/Temperament: Semi lurking piscivore. Rests in caves, amongst aquatic plants or on the substrate. Very aggressive
Activity: Prefers immobility. Adding current might help on level of activity. Tends to "puff" without obvious reason.
Max. Size: 5 inches (12 cm), but there has been one (unconfirmed) report of a specimen approaching 30 cm.
Estimated Lifespan: Not known
Sexual Dimorphism: It has been speculated that the deegree of hairyness (or cirri) might help out in determing the sex , but this has been contradicted by other reports.
Diet: Feeding and Diet article
Care: Pufferfish are extremly sensitive to nitrites and ammonia and should only be introduced into a fully cycled aquarium. Due to their messy eating habits, overfiltration is recommended.
Breeding: Awaiting information
Minimum Tank Size: 25 US gallons (95 liters)
Other Notes: A very rare puffer with a very high price tag.
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Family: Tetraodontidae
Distribution: Mekong river basin including rapids.
Water Parameters: Temp: 23 - 26C (74 - 80F); pH:6.0 - 7.8
Personality/Temperament: Semi lurking piscivore. Rests in caves, amongst aquatic plants or on the substrate. Very aggressive
Activity: Prefers immobility. Adding current might help on level of activity. Tends to "puff" without obvious reason.
Max. Size: 5 inches (12 cm), but there has been one (unconfirmed) report of a specimen approaching 30 cm.
Estimated Lifespan: Not known
Sexual Dimorphism: It has been speculated that the deegree of hairyness (or cirri) might help out in determing the sex , but this has been contradicted by other reports.
Diet: Feeding and Diet article
Care: Pufferfish are extremly sensitive to nitrites and ammonia and should only be introduced into a fully cycled aquarium. Due to their messy eating habits, overfiltration is recommended.
Breeding: Awaiting information
Minimum Tank Size: 25 US gallons (95 liters)
Other Notes: A very rare puffer with a very high price tag.
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Longer footprint is always best. Fake plants are fine. They are not burrowers so sand is not necessary, small-sized gravel is fine.