Tetraodon baileyi

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Hairy puffer
Hairy puffer
Species	Tetraodon baileyi
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L)
Size	5.906 in 12-15 cm (4.7-5.9")
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	5-15
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods
Life Span	8-15 years

[edit] Alternative names

Hairy Puffer,

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Monotrete baileyi

[edit] Sexing

Has not been determined. There's been speculated that the degree of cirri (hairiness) is a help of determining the sex, but there is no real evidence this is correct.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Best kept in species tanks with no other fish. Will eat fish and attack any invertebrates. May leave top-dwelling fast-swimming fish alone, but risky.

[edit] Diet

Feed mussels, earthworms, shrimp, bloodworms, crayfish, snails. Live food and frozen food should be accepted.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed when it's belly is flat again. When young feed daily, when mature feed every 2/3 days.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Appreciates a Sandy substrate With lots of hiding places. Sensitive to water quality issues, regular water changes are a must. Only keep in a fully cycled tank, ammonia and nitrite should be 0. They are messy eaters, over filtration is highly recommended.

[edit] Behaviour

An inactive lurker though very aggressive. This species will be hiding for most of the day. Most activity is seen around feeding time.

[edit] Identification

A dark brown Puffer with a lighter (sometimes orange) pattern. Has some of cirri (hairs) around the snout.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• The Puffer Forum