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Carinotetraodon travancoricus photo

Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Dwarf pufferfish, Pea pufferfish, Pygmy pufferfish, Malabar pufferfish
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8
dGH
5–25 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
30 L
Dwarf Pufferfish are curious, active fish needing well-planted tanks with hides and decorations. A single or pair of these fish should be housed in at least a 30-liter tank due to their territorial nature. While they are not schooling fish, they appreciate complex environments with ample space.

Water parameters

Hardness
5–25 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
40 cm
Tank volume
30 L

Distribution

India.