Green Spotted Puffer

Dichotomyctere nigroviridis

A charismatic spotted puffer that needs brackish-to-marine water as it matures.

Water

Brackish

Temperature

74–82°F

pH

7.5–8.5

Hardness

9–20 dGH

Max size

6 in

Min tank

30 gal

Temperament

Aggressive

Social

Solitary

Swim level

All

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Advanced

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Advanced

Origin

Southeast Asia (estuaries)

Starts in low brackish water and needs increasing salinity toward marine as it grows, so it is not a freshwater fish long-term. Aggressive and best kept alone. Feed hard-shelled foods like snails to wear down its beak.