Fresh water puffer fish vs Green pufferfish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Fresh water puffer fish is best kept in a species tank.
  • An adult Fresh water puffer fish is about 3 times the length of a Green pufferfish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).
  • A pH of 7.5–8.3 suits both.

Side by side

Fresh water puffer fishGreen pufferfish
Adult size67 cm (26 in)20 cm (7.9 in)
Minimum tank1,515 L (400 US gal)190 L (50 US gal)
Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH7.5–8.37.5–8.4
Hardness5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)–
Community tankNot suitable–

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