Green Spotted Pufferfish Care Guide
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
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Bioload Score
6000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 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 sometimes frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for brackish water setups, can be aggressive towards tank mates.
Good to Know
Green Spotted Pufferfish are known for their intelligence and distinct personality, but require careful attention to diet and water conditions.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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