Tetraodon baileyi

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.

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.

Diet

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

Feeding regime

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

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.

Behaviour

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

Identification

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

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