Bronze Puffer (Auriglobus modestus)

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Bronze Puffer

Auriglobus modestus

76 Litres (20 US G.)

7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.8

23.3-26.7°C (74 -80 °F)

5-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-10 years

Family

Tetraodontidae





Additional names

Bronze Puffer, Golden Puffer

Additional scientific names

Chonerhinos africanus, Chonerhinos modestus, Chonerhinus modestus, Tetraodon modestus


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

Typical rounded Puffer in shape, this Puffer is quite plain in colour compared to other Puffers. It's body has no pattern on it, the belly is pale white-cream, while the upper part is iridescent green/yellow in colour. The eye is yellow.

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