{"product_id":"fahaka-puffer-5-5","title":"Fahaka Puffer (6”)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eTetraodon lineatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eMaximum Size and Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eThe Fahaka Puffer can grow up to 18 inches (45 cm) in length. With proper care, they can live 10–15 years in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eA single adult Fahaka Puffer requires a minimum of 120 gallons (475–570 liters) for an adult, with larger tanks preferred for ease of maintenance and swimming space. Juveniles can be kept in 30-90 gallon for better observation, but must be upgraded as they grow rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eWater Changes and Water Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eTemperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"584\"\u003epH: 7.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eLarge, messy feeders, Fahakas need strong filtration and frequent water changes of 30–50% weekly to maintain pristine conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eFahaka Puffers are highly aggressive and territorial. They are best kept alone, as they will attack or kill most tankmates, including other puffers. Some rare cases exist where they may tolerate fast-moving fish or bottom-dwellers in very large aquariums, but this is risky and not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eFahaka Puffers are strict carnivores and require a varied diet of hard-shelled foods to prevent overgrown teeth. Their diet should include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eSnails, mussels, clams, and crayfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eCrabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eOccasional frozen fish and shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eWorms and other protein-rich foods\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eFeeding frequency is usually every other day for adults and daily for juveniles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eThe Fahaka Puffer is a large, fascinating freshwater predator admired for its intelligence, unique behavior, and striking banded coloration. It is a true \"wet pet,\" known to recognize its keeper and display personality. However, its extreme aggression and dietary needs make it suitable only for experienced aquarists with the resources to provide a large, species-only tank and steady supply of shelled foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eNatural Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eNative to the Nile River and other river systems across Africa, \u003cem data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eTetraodon lineatus\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits large freshwater rivers, lakes, and floodplains. They are solitary ambush predators, feeding on crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eBreeding Fahaka Puffers in captivity is virtually unheard of. In the wild, they are egg layers, with the female depositing eggs on a flat surface and the male fertilizing them. No confirmed successful breeding reports exist in aquariums, largely due to their aggression toward conspecifics and size requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Fish Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51390929895743,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/0455\/8407\/files\/35F8E377-1869-41C9-8E85-643F7664DF32.jpg?v=1780084411","url":"https:\/\/globalfishco.com\/products\/fahaka-puffer-5-5","provider":"Global Fish Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}