Cross River Puffer Approx 6-8”

The Tetraodon pustulatus, commonly known as the Cross River Puffer or Red-line Puffer, is a sought-after freshwater species hailing from Africa. Its scarcity in the hobby market makes it highly coveted and often expensive.

Measuring around 40cm (15.75 inches) in standard length, the Pustulatus ranks as the third largest freshwater pufferfish, trailing behind the Tetraodon lineatus and Tetraodon mbu.

In aquarium care, these pufferfish thrive in spacious, well-established tanks with plenty of hiding spots, visual barriers, and soft, sandy substrates. They are notorious plant biters, favoring hardy species like Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, and Amazon Sword. While they may nip at plants, fast-growing options like Limnophila sessiliflora can withstand their grazing.

A suitable aquarium setup includes ample hiding places along with open areas of substrate for wallowing. Moderate to strong water flow, achieved through canister filter spray bars, is preferred, ensuring adequate oxygenation and water agitation. Maintaining a slightly lowered water level allows for surface splashing, aiding in gas exchange.

Shipping is combined on all purchases.

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 IF TEMPS ARE BELOW 40 DEGREES IN YOUR AREA SHIPING MAY BE DELAYED - ALL FISH ARE FASTED (NOT FED) FOR AT LEAST 24HRS PRIOR TO SHIPPING. DEPENDING ON WHEN THE ORDER IS PLACED AND OUR FEEDINGS YOUR ORDER MAY NOT SHIP FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

To maintain the highest quality, all fish undergo a one-week quarantine upon arriving at our warehouse before being made available for sale. This practice helps ensure the health and well-being of the fish we offer to our customers.

Live aquatic life is exclusively shipped on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. This schedule might change due to holidays or other unforeseen circumstances. Please understand once the post office has your package we have no control over transit times. If items arrive deceased please follow simple process below for our guarantee.

If you are not familiar with these aquatic animal please do some research before purchasing to ensure you can care for it properly.

LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE

As with all live animal sales, there is a risk that they may arrive dead (DOA). If this is the case then a picture of the dead fish WITHIN THEIR ORIGINAL UN-OPEN BAG must be sent to us.

If the fish die anytime after they are released into their tank, that responsibility falls on the owner and no refund can be provided.

If you will not be home for delivery we suggest you arrange for the delivery service to hold your package at their facility for pickup, allowing the package to sit on your porch in extreme hot or cold weather is obviously not the best option for your new aquatic life.