Fang's Puffer Care Guide
Pao cochinchinensis
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Bioload Score
1200
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 7.0 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; requires a diet of snails, crustaceans, and live fish.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for species-specific tanks due to their aggressive nature and specific dietary needs.
Good to Know
Fang's Puffers are known for their unique appearance and intelligence, often recognizing their owners.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced; males may be slightly larger.
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