Tetraodon lineatus
| Common Names: | Fahaka Puffer Globe Fish Nile Puffer |
| Synonyms: | Tetraodon fahaka Tetraodon lineatus lineatus Tetrodon strigosus |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae |
| Category: | OthersFW |
| Distribution: | Africa; Nile River and tributaries, Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Extremely aggressive at times. Should only be kept with other fish and a very large tank and even then at your own risk. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed small live fish and shrimp. A large tank is required. The Nile Puffer is a freshwater puffer, but soft water is not recommended. Hiding places among caves should be constructed. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 45cm (17.7") Female: 45cm (17.7") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Not possible to determine. |
| Breeding: | Breeds at depths of more than 15 metres, which is not possible to simulate with a home aquarium. |
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| Comments: | Due to size attained and aggressiveness, the Nile Puffer is extremely rare in the hobby. A smaller sub-species, T. fahaka rudolfianus exists which grows to 8cm. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | johnnylaw1984 |
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