TetraodontidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Chocolate Puffer Carinotetraodon lorteti
Carinotetraodon lorteti
Origin: Southeast Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 4–6
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; keep one male or in species tanks
About
Carinotetraodon lorteti (Redeye Puffer or Hairy Puffer) displays beautiful chocolate-brown mottling and brilliant red eyes. A fascinating nano puffer that can be kept in small groups.
Care Guide
pH 6.5–7.5, temp 24–28°C. Provide dense planting and caves. Feed snails (main diet), bloodworm, shrimp. Males may quarrel — monitor closely.
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