Freshwater
Tetraodon schoutedeni
Tetraodontidae, Tetraodontinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 9 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 28 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
Captive bred Tetraodon schoutedeni pufferfish
Oliver KnottAug 31, 2026
Pufferfish Tandem spawning.- Tetraodon schoutedeni
Oliver KnottAug 25, 2026
Captive bred Tetraodon schoutedeni
Oliver KnottJul 19, 2026
Tetraodon schoutedeni dinner
Oliver KnottJun 25, 2026
More about the species
Description
Found in large rivers, i.e. not a brackish water species. Feeds on benthic animals such as snails and worms. Solitary, aggressive against conspecifics. Eggs are deposited on leaves and defended by the male.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Tetrodon schoutedeni
In other languages
- Solkuglefisk
- Kongonpallokala
Articles
All articles
Fish that get along4 min read
Temperament, fin nippers, fish that eat other fish, and fish that need the same water. And what the Harmony mark in the app means.
How to set up an African aquarium5 min read
Two completely different aquariums: forest rivers with soft, brown water, roots and leaves, and Rift Valley lake cichlids in hard, alkaline water with big rock piles.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.