Dwarf Pufferfish

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The dwarf pufferfish, also known as the Malabar pufferfish, pea pufferfish or pygmy pufferfish, is a small, freshwater pufferfish endemic to Kerala and southern Karnataka in Southwest India.

Ideally suited for tanks that contain small snails which is a food source for the dwarf pufferfish and can be utilized to control snails in aquariums. Depending on the set up, it is nota suited companionwith slow moving fish however there are reported success of keeping this species with dwarf shrimps when enough shelter and sufficient diet is provided.

Fish Size Guide:

The ‘Maximum Size’ outlined below is the length this fish canreach as a full grown adult. Forthe actual size please use the select menu above.

.ae prefersyounger stockfortheir betterabilityto adapt to new water parameters and higher tolerance againsttransport. Onrare occasions you may receivelarger specimens when small fishare unavailable, however the smallestshould be expected unless the size is noted as”Large” or “Adult”.

SpeciesInformation:

Scientific Name:Carinotetraodon travancoricusMaximum Size:2.5 cm to 3.5 cmTemperature:22C – 28CpH Range:6.8 -8.0Origin:IndiaStendker :Compatible (too small for adult Stendker)Dwarf Shrimps:Non-Compatible

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