Elongated Golden Puffer (Chonerhinos silus)
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Elongated Golden Puffer
Chonerhinos silus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.8
24.4-27.8°C (76 -82 °F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-7 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Elongated Golden Puffer
Additional scientific names
- Auriglobus silus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
- Can be mistaken for Auriglobus modestus, A. modestus are slightly larger with a darker metallic colour, C. silus are much more yellow in colour.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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