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mbu puffer

Family:	Tetraodontidae
Genus & Species:	Tetraodon mbu
Common Name:	Mbu Puffer, Giant Congo Puffer
Size:	26.4” (67 cm)
Note:	Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
Habitat:	Africa: Congo Basin and Lake Tanganyika.
Min Tank Size:	3x3x6’ (>400 gallons, 1000 gallons better) .
Diet:	Mollusks, crustaceans
Behavior:	Variable. May be tolerant, may not.
Water:	Freshwater, pH 7.5-8.3, temperature range, 75-79°F (24-26°C), hardness 5 - 15dH
Care:	High water quality, current.
Communities:	No. Territorial, hungry.
Suitability:	Advanced. Potential hazard to keeper, very strong bite. Grows to large for most home aquaria.
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