![]() If you have a small tank (with a volume of at least 3 gallons) and would like to try your hand at raising puffers, this is a great species with which to start. One of the smallest freshwater puffers in the world, it is also fondly referred to as pea puffer, pygmy pufferfish, and Malabar pufferfish. Perhaps the most popular of all pufferfish in the aquarium trade, the dwarf pufferfish is aptly named. If you’re lucky enough to raise one or more of the puffers listed below, make sure to provide them with optimal water conditions and high-quality food in an adequately sized tank. Grottos, makeshift caves, and complex bottom structures should keep them comfortable and should help prevent them from inflating their bodies due to potential threats. To keep these fish comfortable, they need to be provided with suitable hiding places and vertical vegetation. Some of the larger puffers need to be raised as solitary fish, whereas smaller ones may be housed with fast-moving tankmates. ![]() In terms of their behavior, they can be fairly aggressive towards other species and may even be predatory if many smaller fish are present. Most species have a petite adult size, making them ideal for ornamental tank setups. Naturally found in pristine rivers, lakes, and streams in Asia, South America, and Africa, they stay close to submerged vegetation in tropical to subtropical zones.įreshwater puffers look similar to their saltwater counterparts, but they rarely grow to large sizes. Rearing them can be quite challenging for beginners, but the chance to see them grow and thrive is extremely rewarding. Pufferfish are some of the quirkiest and most adorable fish you can add to your very own freshwater system. 1.14 14) Crested puffer (Carinotetraodon lorteti) You should provide your pufferfish with suitable hiding places and vegetation so they feel comfortable. ![]()
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