Green Pufferfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Green Pufferfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons for a single juvenile, 50+ gallons for an adult
• Compatibility: Species-only tank recommended due to their aggressive and fin-nipping nature. Can be kept in groups of 3+ in very large, appropriately set up brackish tanks, but aggression can still be an issue.
• Special requirements: Requires brackish water, with salinity gradually increasing as the fish matures. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. A varied diet of hard-shelled invertebrates is crucial for dental health. Plenty of hiding spots and visual barriers are needed to reduce aggression.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

7.5-8.5

Hardness

10-20 dGH (specific gravity 1.005-1.022, increasing with age)

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