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MISC – PUFFER FW AMAZON / SOUTH AMERICAN
Colomesus asellus

$49.99

The Freshwater [FW] Amazon Puffer has an incredibly large distribution throughout oxygen-rich waters of the Amazon Basin in South America. Considered one of the “holy grail” species of FW pufferfish, the Amazon puffer has a white belly and a gold-green back with a number of black patches. The body shape of the Amazon puffer has evolved to be perfectly adapted to navigating the fast-moving waters in which it originates from, so expect to observe this energetic behavior in the home aquarium. An unusual quirk about the Amazon puffer compared to pufferfish in general is that they’re quite tolerable of each other, forming loose shoals in the wild. An Amazon puffer would do best in a group of 6 or more individuals in the home aquarium as well; a lone puffer without this kind of social structure is typically a nervous one. Growing to an adult size of approximately 3″, the Amazon puffer is a manageable freshwater puffer species in terms of its size. However, the Amazon puffer does have demanding dietary requirements, limited compatibility with other fish species, and some specific aquarium requirements given their activity level. Amazon puffers will help control nuisance snails, such as Malaysian Trumpets (Melanoides tuberculata), that come in on live aquatic plants. Note: Amazon puffers are known to have a risk of coming down with Ich. All of the Amazon puffers for sale here at Aquatics Unlimited have gone through an observational period prior to sale to ensure you’re receiving healthy individuals.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Livestock, Miscellaneous Tags: CARE LEVEL | MODERATE, FRESH FISH, LIVE, LIVE PLANT SAFE | YES, MIN TANK SIZE | 30, MISC, TEMPERAMENT | SEMI-AGGRESSIVE
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Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Freshwater [FW] Amazon Puffer has an incredibly large distribution throughout oxygen-rich waters of the Amazon Basin in South America. Considered one of the “holy grail” species of FW pufferfish, the Amazon puffer has a white belly and a gold-green back with a number of black patches. The body shape of the Amazon puffer has evolved to be perfectly adapted to navigating the fast-moving waters in which it originates from, so expect to observe this energetic behavior in the home aquarium. An unusual quirk about the Amazon puffer compared to pufferfish in general is that they’re quite tolerable of each other, forming loose shoals in the wild. An Amazon puffer would do best in a group of 6 or more individuals in the home aquarium as well; a lone puffer without this kind of social structure is typically a nervous one. Growing to an adult size of approximately 3″, the Amazon puffer is a manageable freshwater puffer species in terms of its size. However, the Amazon puffer does have demanding dietary requirements, limited compatability with other fish species, and some specific aquarium requirements given their activity level. Amazon puffers will help control nuisance snails, such as Malaysian Trumpets (Melanoides tuberculata), that come in on live aquatic plants. Note: Amazon puffers are known to have a risk of coming down with Ich. All of the Amazon puffers for sale here at Aquatics Unlimited have gone through an observational period prior to sale to ensure you’re receiving healthy individuals.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Amazon puffers are carnivores. A diet made up of various high quality frozen foods is necessary, including bloodworms, brine shrimp and pieces of mussel or clam. Puffers should also be regularly given snails, or other hard-shelled items, to ensure their teeth do not become overgrown which can cause health complications. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your puffer. This species may ignore freeze-dried foods.

Care Requirements: An established minimum 30 to 55 gallon aquarium is ideal for a small group of Amazon puffers. This species should not be introduced into a biologically immature aquarium, as Amazon puffers are intolerable of nitrite or ammonia. Weekly water changes are necessary to keep water parameters pristine (Nitrates < 15 ppm), as the Amazon puffer cannot withstand deteriorating water conditions. Given the environments in which they come from, Amazon puffers like more generous water flow that is typically achieved by the use of additional internal powerheads. The aquarium should be aquascaped with a darker substrate and dense live vegetation. This type of aquascape not only provides stimulation for these inquisitive fish, but also creates a number of visual barriers between individual Amazon puffers if needed. While the Amazon puffer is not overly aggressive compared to some other freshwater puffer species, mixing them into a traditional community tank can be challenging. Pufferfish are known to be extremely variable in personality on an individual level. Generally speaking, puffers are best kept with quick-moving species such as certain tetra, danios or barbs. Avoid slow-moving fish or fish with decorative fins that will surely get nipped. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 1-6, pH 5.5-8.0.

Purchase Size: Medium: 1-1/2” to 2”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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