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Amazon Puffer
Colomesus asellus
Intermediate Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Fully freshwater South American puffer with prominent stripes. Needs shelled foods for tooth maintenance.
Water Parameters
Temperature
68 - 80 °F
Ideal: 76 - 80 °F
pH
5.5 - 8
GH (Hardness)
2 - 15 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
3"
Min Tank Size
30 gallons
Diet
carnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
School Size
6+ recommended
Bioload
medium
Category
pufferfish