Red Eyed Puffer - Carinotetraodon lorteti

Red Eyed Puffer

This snail-eating fish is a real character but may nip inappropriate tankmates. Males show more red markings than females

Overview

Synonyms Carinotetraodon chlupatyi, Monotreta tiranti, Tetraodon lorteti, T. somphongsi

Distribution Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Maximum Size 6cm

Temperature 24-28°C

Water Parameters Freshwater. Soft, slightly acidic conditions are preferable. pH: 5.5-6.5, dH: up to 12 degrees.

Compatibility Specialist community

Lighting Dim

Sexual Dimorphism Males often larger and able to erect dorsal and ventral ridges (the ventral ridge is red). Females tend to show a lacier pattern on the flanks.

Feeding Frozen and live foods