Mbu Puffer (Tetraodon mbu)
Fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameTetraodon mbu
FamilyTetraodontidae
Also known asGiant Freshwater Puffer, Giant Puffer, Congo Puffer (Mbu)
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentAggressive
Dietcarnivore
Adult size26 in
Minimum tank size500 gallons
Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 8-18 dGH
Appearance
Massive freshwater puffer with a yellow-and-brown maze pattern; the largest pufferfish kept in freshwater.
Difficulty and care for the Mbu Puffer
Hard
Origin and habitat
Africa (Congo River basin, Lake Tanganyika)
Keeper notes
WARNING: grows enormous (over two feet) and is highly intelligent but aggressive; an adult needs a 500+ gallon custom tank and is strictly a solitary species fish. Powerful beak can injure. Not suitable for typical home aquaria.
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