Striped Red Eye Pufferfish
Carinotetraodon salivator
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon salivator) is a freshwater fish that suits calm freshwater aquariums. Its adult size of up to 5 cm should still be matched with stable water and compatible fish.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- up to 5 cm
- Aquarium size
- 120 L or larger
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C
- pH
- 5–8
- GH
- 5–12 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
- Group behavior
- No; Loners
Overview
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish (Carinotetraodon salivator) is a freshwater aquarium fish for aquariums where the layout leaves enough swimming room and the water stays stable.
Use these values as planning checks, then make sure the aquarium still has room for behavior, group needs, and calm community fish.
Care requirements
With a Intermediate care level, Striped Red Eye Pufferfish is best for aquarists who can keep water quality steady and plan compatibility before adding the fish.
With a lifespan of up to 5 years, this is a fish to plan for long term rather than an impulse addition.
Aquarium size and space needs
An aquarium of 120 L or larger can be a reasonable starting point, but it should not be read as permission to overstock.
At up to 5 cm, Striped Red Eye Pufferfish stays small, but it still needs room to move, feed, and avoid constant competition.
Water parameters
The temperature range for this fish is 23 to 27 °C, which fits many tropical freshwater aquariums. Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.
The pH range for this fish is 5 to 8. That points to a broad freshwater range, but stability is more important than sudden corrections.
The GH range for this fish is 5 to 12 dGH. That gives some flexibility, but sudden changes are usually more stressful than a stable value that is slightly imperfect.
Temperament and compatibility
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data suggests space, boundaries, or similar-sized fish may matter.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Natural habitat and origin
This profile currently lists the origin as Malaysia. Treat this as a broad regional note rather than a complete habitat description.
Before adding this fish
Use this checklist before treating the profile as a match for an existing aquarium.
- Plan for an aquarium of 120 L or larger.
- Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.
- Keep pH stable within the listed range instead of making sudden corrections.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Striped Red Eye Pufferfish get?
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish reaches up to 5 cm according to this profile. It stays relatively small, but aquarium planning should still account for swimming room.
What aquarium size does Striped Red Eye Pufferfish need?
Plan for an aquarium of 120 L or larger. Treat this as a baseline, because fish also need suitable swimming room and compatible fish.
Is Striped Red Eye Pufferfish peaceful?
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Striped Red Eye Pufferfish?
The temperature range for this fish is 23 to 27 °C. Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs and avoid sudden temperature swings.