Carinotetraodon irrubesco

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Red Eye Puffer
Red Eye Puffer
Species	Carinotetraodon irrubesco
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L)
Size	1.772 in 4-4.5 cm (1.6-1.8")
pH	6.0 - 7.8
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	8-15
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[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.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Puffer Forum
• The Tropical Tank
• Wikipedia
• Puffer List