Brackish Puffer
NameBrackish Puffer
Scientific NameDichotomyctere nigroviridis
Common NamesGreen Spotted Puffer, GSP, Spotted Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6.5
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)74-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
The Green Spotted Puffer is a highly intelligent and curious brackish water fish known for its vibrant green and yellow coloration with black spots. They require a specialized diet of hard-shelled foods to maintain their dental health and are known for their aggressive and territorial nature, often best kept in a species-only tank.
