Red Eye Puffer (Carinotetraodon irrubesco)
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Female Red Eye Puffer
Carinotetraodon irrubesco
57 Litres (15 US G.)
4-4.5 cm (1.6-1.8")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.8
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
8-15 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
Contents
Additional names
- Red Eye Puffer, Crested Puffer
Origin
- Asia: currently known only from the lower parts of the Banjuasin basin in Sumatra Selatan; and the Sambas river in Kalimantan Barat.
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.
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.
Diet
- Will like meaty foods including bloodworm, brine shrimp, and small snails.
Feeding regime
- A nocturnal hunter, will tend to eat more and be more active after dark.
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.
Behaviour
- Behaviour varies greatly with this little fish. Sometimes the individual will be timid, sometimes it will attack everything in sight!
Identification
- As its common name suggests, this fish has bright red eyes. The males and females differ in colour, see Sexing.
Pictures
Male Red Eye Puffer
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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