Fahaka Puffer
NameFahaka Puffer
Scientific NameTetraodon lineatus
Common NamesFahaka Puffer, Nile Puffer, Lineatus Puffer, Globe Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginAfrica, Nile River, Lake Turkana, Lake Albert, Lake Chad, Niger River, Senegal River, Gambia River, Volta River
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)74-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Description
The Fahaka Puffer is a large, highly intelligent, and extremely aggressive freshwater pufferfish native to various African river systems. Known for its powerful beak and predatory nature, it can inflate its body when threatened. This species requires a very large, species-only aquarium due to its territorial and destructive tendencies.
