Malabar pufferfish vs Silver moony: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Silver moony can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Malabar pufferfish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Malabar pufferfish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Silver moony is about 10 times the length of a Malabar pufferfish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).
  • A pH of 7.5–8.3 suits both.

Side by side

Malabar pufferfishSilver moony
Adult size2.5 cm (1 in)25 cm (9.8 in)
Minimum tank20 L (5 US gal)190 L (50 US gal)
Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH7.5–8.37.0–8.5
Hardness5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)–
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankNot suitableGood
Care level–Moderate
Diet–Omnivore

Species profiles