Ceylon Green Puffer
NameCeylon Green Puffer
Scientific NameDichotomyctere fluviatilis
Common NamesCeylon Green Puffer, Green Puffer, Spotted Green Puffer, Fluvi Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginSri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-only tank recommended
Description
The Ceylon Green Puffer is a distinctive brackish water fish known for its spotted green and yellow coloration and unique ability to inflate. It is a predatory species that requires a specialized diet of hard-shelled invertebrates to maintain its dental health. This intelligent fish can be quite territorial and is best kept in a species-specific aquarium.
