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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

Social needs
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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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