Green Spotted Puffer
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
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pH
7.5–8.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
15 cm
Min tank
200 L
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Sold as a freshwater fish but requires increasing salinity with age, ending close to marine. Becomes territorial and destructive toward tankmates, so plan a species setup.
Care guide
Keeping Green Spotted Puffer healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 200L aquarium suits Green Spotted Puffer. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7.5–8.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Carnivore — shellfish, snails, frozen. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Aggressive as it matures. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Green Spotted Puffer last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Green Spotted Puffer depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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