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Carinotetraodon irrubesco
From The Aquarium Wiki
| Red Eye Puffer | |
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| Female Red Eye Puffer | |
| Species | Carinotetraodon irrubesco |
| Family | Tetraodontidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.772 in
4-4.5 cm (1.6-1.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Red Eye Puffer, Crested Puffer
[edit] Sexing
- The male is substantially larger than the female and they have very different colour patterns. The female has a mottled body whereas the males body is a more solid steel grey/olive. The male has a ridge along it's back that's raised during courtship.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Although one of the more peaceful of the freshwater puffers, it may still nip at other fishes fins and will be aggressive towards invertebrates. Whether a Red Eye will live with others can depend on the individual fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will like meaty foods including bloodworm, brine shrimp, and small snails.
[edit] Feeding regime
- A nocturnal hunter, will tend to eat more and be more active after dark.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A very messy fish, preferably needs over-filtration. A well planted tank with lots of hiding places is best. This is an entirely freshwater fish, it does not need salt in it's water.
[edit] Behaviour
- Behaviour varies greatly with this little fish. Sometimes the individual will be timid, sometimes it will attack everything in sight!
[edit] Identification
- As it's common name suggests, this fish has bright red eyes. The males and females differ in colour, see Sexing.
[edit] Pictures
 Male Red Eye Puffer |
