Mekong Puffer

Pao turgidus

Species-only predator with powerful bite; specialist feeding.

Temperature

23.9 – 27.8 °C

pH

6.5 – 7.8

GH

5 – 20 dGH

Adult size

15.2 cm

Minimum tank

151 L

Temperament

Aggressive

Care

Difficult

• May eat smaller tankmates