Name: Red Congo Puffer (Tetraodon miurus) Max Size: Up to 6 inches Water Parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 75-82°F, hardness 5-15 dGH Diet: Carnivorous – primarily eats live and frozen foods such as earthworms, shrimp, snails, and small fish. Hard-shelled foods like snails are essential to keep their teeth trimmed. Temperament: Highly aggressive and territorial. Best kept alone as they do not tolerate tank mates well. Tank Setup: Requires a well-structured aquarium with sandy substrate, caves, and driftwood for hiding. Moderate filtration with a gentle flow is ideal. A secure lid is necessary as they may attempt to jump. Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Should be housed alone or in a carefully planned species-specific setup with barriers to prevent fights. Behavior: Ambush predator that buries itself in the substrate to surprise prey. Can be interactive with their owner but remain aggressive towards other fish. Fun Fact: The Red Congo Puffer is one of the few freshwater puffers that actively buries itself in sand, waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey, making it a fascinating fish to observe.
