Redline Puffer
NameRedline Puffer
Scientific NameCarinotetraodon irrubesco
Common NamesRedline Puffer, Red-eyed Puffer, Iridescent Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNone (species-specific tank recommended)
Description
The Redline Puffer is a small, captivating freshwater pufferfish known for its vibrant red spots and lines, and striking blue-ringed eyes. This carnivorous species requires a diet rich in snails and other invertebrates to maintain its health and trim its continuously growing teeth. It is best kept in a species-specific tank due to its semi-aggressive nature.
