Red-tailed Puffer
Carinotetraodon cf. lorteti
Also known as: Red-tailed Puffer, Red-tail Dwarf Puffer
Origin: Indochina (Thailand, Cambodia)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 5.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 50 L
- Lifespan
- 4-5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Aggressive fin-nipper; territorial — species-only nano tank
About
Carinotetraodon cf. lorteti 'Red-tail' is an Indochinese locale form distinguished by an additional reddish colouration extending into the caudal fin, contrasting with the species' characteristic red eyes. It inhabits slow-moving vegetated watercourses in Thailand and Cambodia and shares the care requirements of the nominal Redeye Dwarf Puffer.
Care Guide
Water: 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5, soft to moderately hard; excellent water quality with regular partial changes. Tank: Minimum 50 L; densely planted with Java moss, fine-leaved plants, and driftwood for territory. Feeding: Ramshorn snails, bloodworm, daphnia, and micro-crustaceans. Behaviour: Territorial and aggressive toward conspecifics; male aggression is high. Compatibility: Species-only; one male per tank minimum — multiple males only in heavily planted 100+ L systems.
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