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Miurus Puffer
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The miurus puffer from Senegal is seldom seen in the trade, prefers live foods, and will make a terrific pet fish, but a terrible roommate. These puffers can be kept in a larger species tank, but keep them well fed or the miurus puffer will take bites out of the neighbors. As an ambush predator, in the wild or in the aquarium, the miurus puffer will dig itself in the silty or sandy floor and jump out to capture live victims. Miurus puffers can adapt to complete freshwater aquariums.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Tetraodon miurus |
| Origin | Congo River basin, Africa |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Adult Size | Up to 6" |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods, snails) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a soft sand bottom they can bury into, some rocks and good filtration, since puffers are messy eaters.
Feeding: Puffers need meaty foods and usually won't eat flake. Feed frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp once a day. They also enjoy small snails, which help keep their teeth trimmed.
Tankmates: Miurus puffers are ambush hunters that bite. They are best kept alone.
Good to know: Miurus puffers bury themselves in sand with only their eyes showing, then strike at passing food.
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