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| Family: |
Tetraodontidae
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| Genus & Species: |
Colomesus asellus |
| Common Name: |
South American Puffer, Amazon puffer
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| Size: |
~3’ (7.6cm) in captivity; 5.6” (14cm) reported.
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| Habitat: |
South America: Peru, Colombia, Brazil, the Amazon Basin.
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| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons. |
| Diet: |
Mollusks, crustaceans.
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| Behavior: |
Very mild for a puffer but may nip fins, very active.
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| Water: |
Very adaptable, pH < 6.0 to ~8.0, 72º-82ºF (22º-28Cº)
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| Care: |
High oxygenation and current required, planted preferred but with clear swimming space, intolerant of metabolites.
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| Communities: |
Excellent with conspecifics, moderate with others, may nip fins (especially catfish). |
| Suitability: |
Intermediate.
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