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Name
Scientific name
Tetraodon mbu
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Tetraodontidae
Common names
Giant Puffer
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The giant puffer, Tetraodon mbu, is a freshwater pufferfish from rivers and lakes in Central and East Africa, including Lake Tanganyika. Am…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
750mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 240 cm, Minimum depth 90 cm, Minimum height 90 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–26°C, pH 7–8
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi, Cameroon.
Habitat
It inhabits rivers and lakes, including Lake Tanganyika.
Aquarium size
Something in the region of 240 ∗ 90 ∗ 90 cm - ~1944 litres, would be required to house an adult specimen. Juveniles can be grown on in smaller tanks, but be wa…
Maintenance
This is a freshwater puffer and does not require the addition of salt to its tank. We suggest a sandy substrate, with smooth rocks and driftwood pieces for dec…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 26 °C pH: 7.0-8.0 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
T. mbu is a molluscivore in nature, and in the aquarium relishes all kinds of shellfish, as well as worms and other live and frozen foods. It should be fed sna…
Behaviour and compatibility
A generally aggressive and intolerant species that really should be kept alone. Its beak-like mouth can easily bite chunks from other fish, or in extreme cases…
Sexual dimorphism
There are no external sexual differences.
Reproduction
Breeding has not occured in aquaria. A truly enormous volume of water would be required for any serious breeding attempt.
Notes
Puffer fish are so called as they have the ability to inflate their elastic stomachs with water or air. This is usually a response to some kind of threat, alth…
References
References
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