Green Puffer
NameGreen Puffer
Scientific NameTetraodon nigroviridis
Common NamesGreen Spotted Puffer, Spotted Green Puffer, GSP
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6.7
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
The Green Puffer is a distinctive brackish water fish known for its white belly and green to yellowish back covered in black spots, often with a striking green-yellow eye ring. This species is highly intelligent but also aggressive and predatory, requiring a specialized diet and tank setup. They are best kept in a species-only tank due to their fin-nipping tendencies.
