Description
Mbu Puffer (Tetraodon mbu)
Origin: Wild Central Africa
Locale: Congo River Basin, DRC
Diet: Carnivore and predator, feeding on a variety of molluscs, crustaceans and fish in the wild
Adult Size: 24″
Recommended Tank Size: 300 gallons
Compatibility: Varies widely by individual fish, but tankmates should be chosen carefully as they are known to attack/kill with little warning
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 7.0 – 8.2
Temp: 75-82F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30ppm
Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not be eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping very large fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.