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Colourful, territorial African pufferfish, to be kept alone
Tetraodon lineatus, also known as the Nile puffer, is an impressive predatory freshwater fish from Africa. Its striking yellow and black pattern makes it a unique showpiece for a dedicated species aquarium.
A territorial, solitary species that must be kept alone in a large tank of at least 300 L. Use a powerful external filter and perform frequent water changes.
Strict carnivore: snails, crustaceans, worms. Vary the diet with our range of frozen and live foods.
Create a rocky layout with roots and plenty of hiding places. A precise heater is essential.
| Scientific name | Tetraodon lineatus |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 30 – 35 cm |
| Origin | Nile basin, East Africa |
| Temperature | 25 – 30 °C |
| pH | 7.0 – 8.2 |
| GH | 8 – 20 °dGH |
| KH | 5 – 12 °KH |
| Conductivity | 300 – 700 µS |
| Life expectancy | 10 years |
| Behavior | Solitary, aggressive |
| Swimming zone | Middle / bottom |
| Minimum volume | 300 L (single specimen) |
| Diet | Strict carnivore |
Offer snails regularly to allow natural wear of its continuously growing teeth.
The fish are shipped with great care in insulated packaging.
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
