Striped Red Eye Pufferfish
Carinotetraodon salivator
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish is a all-zone swimmer. Solitary housing is permitted; group housing needs additional context.
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Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm)
- Aquarium size
- 20 US gal (75 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- All-zone swimmer
- Temperature
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)
- pH
- 5–7.5
- GH
- 1–12 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
- Group behavior
- Solitary housing is permitted; group housing needs additional context
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 20 US gal (75 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, GH 1–12 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses multiple areas of the aquarium, so leave enough open swimming space for movement and feeding.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Regular shelled invertebrates to wear continuously growing beak; provide other meaty foods, do not rely on dry foods.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 20 US gal (75 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Solitary housing is permitted; group housing needs additional context.
- Offer a varied diet suited to this species’ documented feeding habits.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Malaysia.
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FAQ
How large does Striped Red Eye Pufferfish get?
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish reaches ≤ 2" (≤ 5 cm).
What aquarium size does Striped Red Eye Pufferfish need?
Use an aquarium of at least 20 US gal (75 L) or larger / ≥ 23.6" (≥ 60 cm) minimum length.
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?
Keep it between 20 to 28 °C.
Should Striped Red Eye Pufferfish be kept alone or in a group?
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish: Solitary housing is permitted; group housing needs additional context.
