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Are Green spotted puffers poisonous?

Joe Ford

Are Green spotted puffers poisonous?

The green spotted pufferfish (Tetraodon fluviatilis) inhabits freshwater and brackish water habitats. Many species of pufferfish, including the green spotted puffer, are toxic to most predators, including humans.

How often should I feed my green spotted puffer fish?

Fish Fanatic I feed once a day or sometimes two half portions a day. My GSP’s get freeze dried krill, frozen bloodworms, pond snails and raw prawns. Some foods I plan to give them are, sea monkeys (brine shrimp) when they are big enough and small crickets.

How long do green spotted puffer fish live?

10 years

Can Green spotted puffer fish live with goldfish?

puffers would be ok at this temp and they would survive but i would say not more than one if the gold fish are in there and i advise there would be a strong rish that the goldfish would look a little stumpy after a few weeks.

Which fish can stay with goldfish?

With these ground rules in mind, here are our top 10 tank mates that we have personally tested and found to be compatible with goldfish:

  • Hillstream Loach.
  • Brochis multiradiatus.
  • Dojo Loach.
  • Bristlenose Pleco.
  • Rubbernose Pleco.
  • White Cloud Mountain Minnows.
  • Ricefish.
  • Hoplo Catfish.

Can algae eaters live with goldfish?

Algae-Eaters and Goldfish If you have moderate algae growth, an algae-eating fish can help control the excess. Only two algae fish are recommended for a goldfish aquarium—the rubber-lipped pleco and longfin bristlenose pleco.

How many goldfish can go in a 10 gallon tank?

four

Can I put 2 goldfish together?

You can keep two goldfish in the same aquarium if it has enough space to accommodate both the fish. The two goldfish should also be compatible with each other. When mixing fancy goldfish with common varieties, the fancy fish may not get enough food as they are slower and less aggressive than the smaller varieties.

How many gallons do you need for 2 goldfish?

Some fish owners go by the rule of 20 gallons of water per fish. This means that in order to keep two goldfish healthy, content, and able to breathe and feed freely, you should have a 40-gallon tank. This ratio is suitable for smaller goldfish, which grow to 6” on average.