What kind of puffer is this?

[fadetoblack06]

I had seen this puffer in a pet store and was told that they think it's a green spotted puffer and it's about 10 years old. My thoughts is that it isn't because I've never seen them that big before.

 

[Terrance]

Possibly a Tetraodon Sabahensis, but the belly also looks like its covered with patterns. Right? How big?

 

[fadetoblack06]

The whole thing looks like that. Both are about a foot long. I picked up a fahaka yesterday too got $40

 

[Terrance]

I thought the first 2 pics were the same fish. I didn't realize they were 2 different fish. Are you sure they were both around 1ft long?

Fahakas are really cool. If you get sand, they will bury like a congo puffer. What size tank will you provide for your fellow?

At one point, I got puffer fever and tried to get as many puffers as possible. I'm glad a mentor stopped me before I got out of control.

 

[Tony Gill]

I agree that Tetraodon sabahensis looks likely. Some of the images of the species on the web show patterning on the belly, so it is probably variable.

Tony

 

[fadetoblack06]

Right now he's in a 29 till I find a new home for my arrowana then he's going into a 75 then the next size up after that. I have an amazon too that will stay in the 29. There is sand in both tanks and he's out so far all the time.

 

[Terrance]

Upgrade to a 120g, 180g, or anything that is 2ft wide for turning radius. Skip putting him in a 75g. Fahaka's growth is too fast within the first year.

Lets call the two sabs: Tetraodon cf. Sabahensis.

 

[fadetoblack06]

Ok I'm going to troll CL starting now. So the puffer was sold as a gsp and they weren't go figure.

 

[Terrance]

I troll CL everyday looking for a cheap 180g. Hard to come by for a good price.

How much did the "gsp" cost?

 

[fadetoblack06]

It wasn't for sale there was a lady that returned them there and put them in their display tank.

 

[Terrance]

When you go gsp tank again, could you try to take accurate measurements of the length of those puffers again? I would like to report back to the puffer community about your findings. Generally, Tetraodon Sabahensis are around 6inches (usually) maximum. If you're saying they are 1ft long, then its a significant finding. Also, find out the water condition (ie Brackish or salt? tank size? ect).

Thanks for your help.

 

[fadetoblack06]

I can stop by there again but it's a little over an hour away. They were over a foot long I'll measure them more closely next time I go there, will be there probably Sunday. It was strictly fresh water they were in no salt, I'd have to say the tank was at least a custom 100 gallon tank. But I will get specifics for you.