Stargazer's
Brackish Water Puffer Care Sheet
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This page is under constant construction, so bear with me as changes take place. Please report any errors, typos, etc. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Stargazer
1/2/99 Added plant pictures courtesy of Tropica Aquarium Plants. I took quite a few
pictures of my tanks, and as soon as I get the film developed
12/23/98 As there are very few puffer sites out there, I thought I'd add my two cents. I hope you find this page useful, and learn something during your stay. More pictures will be added soon, including pictures of my tanks. (60 gallon freshwater and 20 gallon brackish) I am by no means an aquaria expert. I greatly enjoy my two tanks, and will soon be upgrading the 20 gallon to a 55 gallon, and also adding a 150 gallon within the next 6 months) My advice to anyone interested in fishkeeping, whether beginner or expert, is to read as much as you can, but even then it is still a matter of trial and error. Any comments, questions, or corrections, please feel free to e-mail me. Stargazer
Most Common Brackish Tetraodon Varieties
Green Spotted Puffer
(T. nigrifilis, T. fluviatilus, T. nigroviridus, T. palenbangensis) to 4"
Figure Eight Puffer
(T. biocellatus, T. steindachneri, T. palenbangensis) to 2.5"
Your puffer will feel more at home if your tank is full of caves, nooks, and crannies for it to explore. Provide at least one good hiding place. Bumblebee gobies also appreciate hiding spots. Rocks, driftwood, or those snap-together caves are perfect. Even an algae covered flowerpot makes a great cave for fish. Just bury it halfway into the gravel and shade the entrance with plants.
This page created on 12/23/98 and maintained by Stargazer