TetraodontidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Green Spotted Puffer (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis)
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
Origin: Southeast Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.5–8.5
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GH (Hardness)10–25 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)5–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 17 cm
- Min Tank
- 120 L
- Lifespan
- 10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- highly aggressive; fin-nipper; species-only recommended
About
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis (formerly Tetraodon nigroviridis) is the classic green spotted puffer with vivid lime-green spots on a white belly. One of the most popular brackish puffer fish in the hobby. Requires snails and hard-shelled foods to prevent overgrown teeth.
Care Guide
Species-only or robust tank mates. SG 1.005–1.015. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.5–8.5. Feed snails, frozen cockle, clam, mussel. Test teeth monthly; trim if overgrown.
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