188. Freshwater Pufferfish


Episode Artwork
1.0x
0% played 00:00 00:00
Oct 18 2024 64 mins   18

Everyone loves pufferfish! They are well known for their boisterous behaviors, curious personalities, and silly googly eyes. They come in a wide range of sizes and temperaments, but are often tough to fit into many existing aquariums due to their “bite first, ask questions later” mentality. In this episode, we discuss a variety of species; including their size, care, and compatibility. From puny pea puffers to monstrous mbu, there’s bound to be a puffer you’ll fall in love with.


 


Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/


 


Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/


 


Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery


 


Species mentioned in this episode:



  • Leiodon cutcutia, Ocellated puffer

  • Colomesus asellus, South American puffer

  • Tetraodon miurus, Potato puffer, Congo puffer

  • Tetraodon schoutedeni, Congo spotted puffer

  • Tetraodon duboisi, Duboisi puffer

  • Tetraodon pustulatus, Cross River puffer

  • Tetraodon mbu, Mbu puffer

  • Tetraodon lineatus, Fahaka puffer

  • Pao abei, Abe’s puffer

  • Pao palembangensis, Dragon puffer. Humpback puffer

  • Pao baileyi, Hairy puffer

  • Pao suvattii, Arrowhead puffer, Mekong puffer

  • Pao turgidus, Cambodian Mekong Puffer

  • Carinotetraodon lorteti, Red eye dwarf puffer

  • Carinotetraodon irrubesco, Redtailed red eye puffer, Sumatran puffer

  • Carinotetraodon salivator, Striped red eye puffer

  • Carinotetraodon borneensis, Bornean red eye puffer

  • Carinotetraodon travancoricus, Pea puffer

  • Carinotetraodon imitator, Dwarf Malabar puffer