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Tetraodon baileyi
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| Hairy puffer | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
5-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-15 years |
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Alternative names
- Hairy Puffer,
Other Scientific Names
- Monotrete 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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