Banded Puffer
NameBanded Puffer
Scientific NameTetraodon lineatus
Common NamesBanded Puffer, Fahaka Puffer, Nile Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginAfrica, Nile River Basin
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Description
The Fahaka Puffer, also known as the Banded Puffer or Nile Puffer, is a large and highly predatory freshwater pufferfish native to African river systems. It is characterized by its distinctive yellow-green body with dark vertical bands. This species requires a very large aquarium and is best kept as a solitary specimen due to its aggressive nature and powerful bite.
