Description
Dragon Puffers hail from the Amazon basin of South America and grow to around 8cm in length. Compact and personable, they have the endearing, wide-eyed curiosity typical of pufferfish and are one of the few puffer species that genuinely thrive in a community environment.
Special requirements: Unlike many puffers, Dragon Puffers are peaceful and best kept in groups of six or more, they are social fish that are noticeably more active and content in a shoal. Provide a planted tank with open swimming areas and gentle to moderate flow. Their teeth grow continuously, so hard-shelled foods are important to keep beaks trimmed. Choose tank mates carefully, avoid anything with long, trailing fins, but with the right companions they make a lively and rewarding display.
Diet: Dragon Puffers are carnivores. At Wirral Aquatics we feed ours EBO Pro Soft Artemia, insect meal and seafood, along with hard-shelled foods such as snails to wear their teeth down naturally. They also enjoy live food such as daphnia and baby brine shrimp.
Tank compatibility & care
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