Fish Species
Green Spotted Puffer
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
About
A large, intelligent puffer with a bright yellow-green back covered in dark spots. Although juveniles occur in freshwater and brackish habitats, long-term aquarium care generally uses brackish to marine-strength conditions as the fish matures. It is aggressive, has continuously growing teeth and needs hard-shelled foods.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
Origin Region
South and Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka to Indonesia and north to China
Water Type
brackish
Diet
Carnivore
Care Difficulty
Expert
Max Size
17 cm | 6.7 in
Water Requirements
BrackishTemperature
22–28°C
pH
7.5–8.5
GH Hardness
10–20dGH
KH Alkalinity
10–18dKH
Min Tank Size
150L