Mbu Puffer (Tetradon)
Native to the Congo River and Lake Tanganyika in Africa, these personable puffers are best kept by experienced fish keepers. They need soft substrate and decorations without sharp edges and a ton of swimmable space. They are sensitive to water quality, so the larger water volume the better. These fish are molluscivores, meaning they need snails/clams/shrimp/etc. for protein and for filing their teeth. They can eat live or frozen varieties.
max size: 22-30”
order size: 1.5-2”
temp recommended: 75-79 degrees Fahrenheit
minimum tank size: 500+ gallons for adults
ph range: 7.0-8.0
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Native to the Congo River and Lake Tanganyika in Africa, these personable puffers are best kept by experienced fish keepers. They need soft substrate and decorations without sharp edges and a ton of swimmable space. They are sensitive to water quality, so the larger water volume the better. These fish are molluscivores, meaning they need snails/clams/shrimp/etc. for protein and for filing their teeth. They can eat live or frozen varieties.
max size: 22-30”
order size: 1.5-2”
temp recommended: 75-79 degrees Fahrenheit
minimum tank size: 500+ gallons for adults
ph range: 7.0-8.0
(PREORDER)
Native to the Congo River and Lake Tanganyika in Africa, these personable puffers are best kept by experienced fish keepers. They need soft substrate and decorations without sharp edges and a ton of swimmable space. They are sensitive to water quality, so the larger water volume the better. These fish are molluscivores, meaning they need snails/clams/shrimp/etc. for protein and for filing their teeth. They can eat live or frozen varieties.
max size: 22-30”
order size: 1.5-2”
temp recommended: 75-79 degrees Fahrenheit
minimum tank size: 500+ gallons for adults
ph range: 7.0-8.0
(PREORDER)