Striped Red Eye Pufferfish
Carinotetraodon salivator
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish has a semi-aggressive temperament.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 5 cm (≤ 2 in)
- Aquarium size
- 75 L or larger / ≥ 60 cm (≥ 23.6 in) minimum length
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C
- pH
- 5–8
- GH
- 5–12 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 5 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 5 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 75 L or larger / ≥ 60 cm (≥ 23.6 in) minimum length. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 23–27 °C, pH 5–8, GH 5–12 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Striped Red Eye Pufferfish needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
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
Origin: Malaysia.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 75 L or larger / ≥ 60 cm (≥ 23.6 in) minimum length.
- 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 ≤ 5 cm (≤ 2 in).
What aquarium size does Striped Red Eye Pufferfish need?
Use an aquarium of at least 75 L or larger / ≥ 60 cm (≥ 23.6 in) 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 23 to 27 °C.