10 Types of Freshwater Puffer Fish

10 Types of Freshwater Puffer Fish

With Care Guide & More

With Care Guide & More

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01. Congo Puffer

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Congo puffer is known as potato puffer because of its unique color & shape. They can adapt the colors of surrounding except blue.

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02. Dwarf Puffer

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Description

Dwarf puffer is known as pea puffer or pygmy puffer. They are very little. It hardly crosses one & half an inch. It is very popular due to its smaller size.

03. Fahaka Puffer

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Description

A strong filtration & a large aquarium is required to keep fahaka puffer. They are extremely aggressive & aren't recommended for beginners.

04. Golden Puffer

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Description

The golden puffer is a very large fish it can reach almost 20 inches in length when fully grown. Weekly water change is mandatory to keep this fish happy.

05. Imitator Puffer

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Description

Imitator puffer is known as dwarf malabar puffer. They are also a ting puffer like a dwarf puffer. Despite of their tiny size, at least 30-gallon of aquarium is required for them.

06. MBU Puffer

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Description

MBU puffers are a very large breed. They grow up to 26 inches long. They are incompatible with a normal aquarium. However, very experienced fish keepers can keep this.

07. Ocellated Puffer

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Description

Ocellated puffers are one of the rarest breeds. They are peaceful compared to other puffers. They can be kept as a pair. At least a 20-gallon tank is required for them.

08. Red-Tailed Dwarf Puffer

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Description

Red-Tailed Dwarf pufferfish is a small-sized breed that only grows to about two inches at the largest. A low pH level is recommended for them.

09. Target Puffer

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Description

Target Pufferfish grow to about 6 inches long and require a tank at least 35 inches long to live comfortably. Strong filtration is required to keep this fish happy.

10. South American Puffer

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Description

The South American puffer is one of the only pufferfish to live in groups in the wild. But in a home aquarium, it is very difficult to maintain.

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