TetraodontidaeFreshwater Fishadvanced
Pao palembangensis 'Humpback Puffer'
Pao palembangensis
Origin: Mekong, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra
P
Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
49
GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 19 cm
- Min Tank
- 100 L
- Lifespan
- 10
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive; species or robust tank mates only
About
Pao palembangensis (formerly Tetraodon palembangensis), the Humpback or Palembang Puffer, is a rare and unusual freshwater puffer with a distinctive arched back profile and beautiful mottled brown pattern. Nocturnal ambush predator. For experienced keepers.
Care Guide
100 L+ species or large fish tank. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5. Nocturnal — feed at night. Feed snails, shrimp, cockle, mussel. Keep singly or with very robust tank mates. Provide driftwood caves.
Buy Pao palembangensis 'Humpback Puffer' from FinsHQ shops
Shops currently listing this species with stock available
No shops are currently listing Pao palembangensis 'Humpback Puffer'. List your shop on FinsHQ.
Built for aquarium retailers
Sell Pao palembangensis 'Humpback Puffer' in your shop?
Join aquarium shops already using FinsHQ. Get a beautiful webshop, mobile app, and inventory management — built for aquatic retailers.
Start your free store