Colomesus asellus
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Common Names:
| Amazon Puffer
South American Puffer |
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Category:
| Other_Freshwater_Species |
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Distribution:
| America South; America - South |
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Main Ecosystem:
| River; River |
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Temperament:
| Aggressive; Aggressive
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Diet:
| Carnivore; Carnivore
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Care:
| Like all puffers, this fish should only be introduced to a fully cycled and established tank. Crunchy foods, such as snails are a necessity for these puffers, their teeth grow very rapidly, even when compared to other puffers. Many owners have reported needing to have their teeth trimmed to prevent overgrowth. Feed Live and frozen foods, snails, freeze dried krill, frozen shrimp, bloodworms- live or frozen, ghost shrimp (gut-loaded). Because they are very messy eaters, overfiltration is highly recommended. |
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Potential Size:
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Male: 12cm
(4.7")
Female: 12cm
(4.7")
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Activity:
| Diurnal; Diurnal |
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Gender:
| No sexual dimorphism
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Breeding:
| Largely unsuccessful in home aquaria.
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Comments:
| These are highly active and intelligent fish. They enjoy a planted tank to explore and engage in. Unlike most members of it's family, this tetraodontid displays an unusual amount of tolerance towards other fish. However, they may still be prone to nipping fins; thusly, fast moving, inconspicuously finned tankmates are ideal (such as large tetras). Unless they are being fed a daily supply of snails, their teeth will need trimmed every 4-6 months.
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Main Colours:
| Black,
Yellow,
White |
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Markings:
| Striped Vertical |
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