Green Spotted Puffer (Tetraodon nigroviridis)
Overview:
Bring an exotic flair to your aquarium with the fascinating Green Spotted Puffer (Tetraodon nigroviridis). Known for their vibrant green spots and engaging personality, these puffers are sure to captivate and delight. With their unique appearance and interactive nature, Green Spotted Puffers make a standout addition to any aquatic setup.
Key Features:
- Scientific Name: Tetraodon nigroviridis
- Common Names: Green Spotted Puffer, Spotted Pufferfish
- Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
- Lifespan: 10 years or more
- Coloration: Bright green with distinctive black spots and a creamy white underbelly
Habitat and Care:
- Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a single puffer
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 74-82°F (23-28°C)
- pH: 7.5-8.5
- Specific Gravity: 1.005-1.015 (brackish water conditions)
- Diet: Carnivorous; a diet of snails, shrimp, bloodworms, and other meaty foods
- Behavior: Semi-aggressive; best kept alone or with carefully selected tank mates
- Substrate: Sand or fine gravel
- Plants and Decor: Hardy plants, rocks, and caves for hiding spots; avoid delicate plants
Benefits:
- Unique Appearance: Their striking green spots and expressive eyes make them a focal point in any tank.
- Interactive Behavior: Green Spotted Puffers are known for their curious and engaging personalities.
- Natural Pest Control: They help control pest snails in the aquarium.
Ideal Tank Mates:
- Species that can tolerate brackish conditions and are not easily intimidated, such as Scats, Monos, and Archerfish
- Avoid keeping with small, slow-moving, or long-finned fish to prevent aggression and fin nipping
Important Notes:
- Brackish Water: Green Spotted Puffers require brackish water conditions to thrive. Ensure proper salinity levels.
- Teeth Maintenance: Provide hard-shelled foods like snails to help wear down their continuously growing teeth.
- Aggression Management: Monitor interactions with tank mates and be prepared to house the puffer alone if necessary.
Why Choose Our Fish?
Our Green Spotted Puffers are sourced from reputable breeders, ensuring healthy and vibrant specimens. Perfect for aquarists looking for an interactive and unique addition to their tank, these puffers will thrive with proper care.
Add the captivating Green Spotted Puffer to your aquarium today and enjoy their vibrant colors and lively personality!
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Great
My fish came in three days. It was packed nice and was alive and healthy.
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One may not make it
I ordered 2 green spotted puffers, one has a large gray patch on the back of its body, hope I can get it under control.
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Puffer fish
Beautiful fish
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Most Healthy
Out of the three fish I ordered two were great. One was lumpy. When I called and sent a video it was blamed on my "non-brackish" water, even tho, my tank IS brackish. Then the salinity. They did not want to deal with a fish that wasn't ok. I sent the video immediately after arrival, floating and release of fish.
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Green spotted puffer small
I am beyond impressed Saturday turned out to be a holiday with no mail yet Monday morning. My green spotted puffer still arrived in absolutely incredible shape. There was no nips on any of the fins. The belly is bright white very gut loaded and healthy and I am beyond satisfied I already ordered a second one in fact.
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Fast Service and great fish’s
The best for my first purchase
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Amazing
Company responded to all my questions quickly and happily, fish arrived very quick, and oh my god is he cute. He’s about 1 inch big, a very big personality, and was ready to eat the day of arriving. amazing little guy. I highly recommend this shop!
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Puffers galore!
My puffers arrived bright and beautiful. Love them. Thank you.
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Green spotted puffer
Arrived alive and apparently well. Thanks!
