Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
© Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Twin Spot Puffer, Target puffer, Eyespot puffer |
| Scientific name: | Pao leiurus |
| Synonyms: | Tetraodon leiurus |
| Size: | Up to 6" (15cm) |
| Origin: | Asia |
| Tank setup: | A medium-sized tank (suggest 30"/76cm for a single specimen) with a few hiding places and open swimming space. |
| Compatibility: | An aggressive puffer, this species is best kept alone. |
| Temperature: | 23-26oC (73-78oF) |
| Water chemistry: | A freshwater puffer, water chemistry is not critical - fairly soft to fairly hard, around neutral pH. |
| Feeding: | Carnivorous: live and frozen foods including snails, mussel, cockle, prawn and earthworms. |
| Sexing: | Unknown |
| Breeding: | Unknown |
| Comments: |
This is one of several similar species in the "Target puffer" group.
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