Unlike many puffers, the Amazon Puffer is a true freshwater species that can be kept successfully in groups when provided with adequate space. It is intelligent, active, and constantly explores its environment. Like all puffers, its teeth grow continuously and require hard foods such as snails to prevent overgrowth.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colomesus asellus |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Large (50+ Gal) |
| Adult Size | 9cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 8 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Herbivorous |
| Group Behavior | Solitary / Territorial |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Amazon puffer (Colomesus asellus)
Unlike many puffers, the Amazon Puffer is a true freshwater species that can be kept successfully in groups when provided with adequate space. It is intelligent, active, and constantly explores its environment. Like all puffers, its teeth grow continuously and require hard foods such as snails to prevent overgrowth.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colomesus asellus |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Tank Size Need | Large (50+ Gal) |
| Adult Size | 9cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 3 - 8 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Herbivorous |
| Group Behavior | Solitary / Territorial |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
- Availability: Out Of Stock