Scientific Name:  Tetraodontidae

Taki Fugu Puffer

Scientific Name: Carinotetraodon sp.

Care Level: Moderate–Advanced

Size: ~1–2 inches

Lifespan: 3–5 years

Overview:

A small, intelligent freshwater puffer with big eyes and lots of personality. Known for being curious and interactive, but also territorial.

Tank Requirements:

• 10–15+ gallons (species tank preferred)
• Temp: 74–80°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Clean, stable water with plants/hiding spots

Diet:

Carnivorous—feed snails (important for teeth), bloodworms, brine shrimp, and other meaty foods.

Behavior:

Semi-aggressive and fin-nippy. Best kept alone or in carefully managed setups. Not shrimp-safe.

Pro Tips:

• Feed snails regularly to control teeth growth
• Add heavy planting to reduce aggression
• Monitor closely—each fish has a different temperament

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs