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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Green spotted puffer
He is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen a little bigger than I thought but that’s perfect he has already started eating my snails and shrimp which is a great sign I’m glad I ordered from this place for my first time they communicated with me and made it very easy
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Green spotted puffer
Ordered 3, all three looked great on arrival, heat packs still warm and very well packed, will definitely do more business with them in the future
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Green Spotted Puffers
Let's start with Excellent Customer Service! All my questions were answered and order went smooth as can be. Puffers arrived in Excellent health and condition and I couldn't be happier ☺
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Quick ship
Was a little lathargic (sp) from the trip ..got beat up with all the bouncing around n the box. Bag could have used more water. Just my opinion. Thot he was dead but after a few minutes n the tank he was up swimming around w my other 2 puffers I ve gotten from pet zone. So all is good
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Gsp puffer
Shipping was super fast, packaged beautifully, and gsp is doing great. Thank you!
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GSP
I have 2 baby puffer fish they were packaged great and shipped correct time they healthy happy and very active thank you so much highly recommend! No problems
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Green spotted puffers
I've ordered 6 puffers now and all came quick, healthy and looking amazing. I will continue to order from you guys when it comes to my fish needs. Thanks so much for my new additions. I love them.
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Both arrived alive and are doing perfect
Was delivered in material to protect from heat and had ample packaging to protect from impact. Both fish are doing great
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Great Experience
This was my first time to order fish online and everything went well. My fish are doing great, super healthy and I will definitely return as a customer.
