TetraodontidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Dichotomyctere fluviatilis 'Amazon Freshwater Puffer'
Dichotomyctere fluviatilis
Origin: South Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8
49
GH (Hardness)5–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)3–10 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 17 cm
- Min Tank
- 120 L
- Lifespan
- 10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive; group possible with space
About
Dichotomyctere fluviatilis (formerly Tetraodon fluviatilis), the Amazon or Green Freshwater Puffer, has a striking green and black spotted pattern with a white belly. Fully freshwater. Slightly less aggressive than FW puffers — can be kept in groups with sufficient space.
Care Guide
Species tank 150 L+ for group. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.0–8.0. Feed snails, shrimp, cockle. Keep 3+ to distribute aggression. Provide thick vegetation and multiple caves.
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