South American Puffer
Colomesus asellus
Family: Tetraodontidae • Origin: Various
South American Puffer (Colomesus asellus) is a semi-aggressive other reaching 3 inches. Keep in groups of 3+. Minimum tank: 10 gallons.
Min Tank
10 gal
Max Size
3"
Temperature
72-82°F
pH
6-7.5
Lifespan
4 years
School Size
3+
Swim Level
middle
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 3"
- • Temp: 72-82°F
- • pH: 6-7.5
- • Keep 3+ together
- • semi-aggressive temperament
Feeding: Standard carnivore diet for Tetraodontidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical semi-aggressive Tetraodontidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 10 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 15 gallons
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Minimum School Size
- 3+ fish
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH Range
- 6–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 3/5
- Schooling
- Yes
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- carnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical semi-aggressive Tetraodontidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- difficult
- Lifespan
- 4 years
Ideal For
10 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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Hyphessobrycon eques
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semi-aggressiveschooling 6+1.75"
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