![]() ![]() Unfortunately, dwarf pufferfish are now classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to overfishing for the aquarium trade and deforestation. These exotic fish originate from the Malabar region of southwest India, where they live in slow-moving waters. Therefore, we can’t recommend the Dwarf puffer fish for a community tank. However, these carnivores are feisty and aggressive fish that can chase away and even kill tank mates much larger than them in territorial disputes. Water Parameters: Temperature 72° to 82° F, pH range 7.5 to 8.3, water hardness 8 to 15 dGHĭwarf or Pea pufferfish are tiny, growing to only one inch in length.Dwarf Pufferfish ( Carinotetraodon travancoricus) Thanks to the recent construction of the hydroelectric Belo Monte Dam at the northern end of the Xingú River, the water current has slowed, dramatically changing the plecos’ habitat. Because of that, the Zebra pleco is currently listed as endangered, and its export is now banned. So, it is challenging to replicate the natural habitat the fish need in the home tank. The fish are nocturnal, living in deep, fast-moving, highly-oxygenated fresh water with hiding spots among fallen trees and rocks. These beautiful fish are expensive to buy and are not easy to care for, making these exotic fish best suited to experienced aquarists. The Zebra pleco comes from Brazil’s Xingu River’s Big Bend area, where the fish was discovered in 1990.Īs you can guess from their name, the bottom-dwelling Zebra pleco is black and white striped. Water Parameters: Temperature 79° to 88° F, pH range 6.5 to 7.0, water hardness 2 to 6 dKH.Life Expectancy: Between 10 and 15 years. ![]() These beautiful, weird-looking fish are supposed to bring their owners good Feng Shui, luck, and fortune to their owners and can even influence health, wealth, and relationships. Whether that’s true or not, the exotic Flowerhorn can certainly bring a touch of unique beauty to your home aquarium. These exotic carnivorous fish are an artificial hybrid created by man.
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