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Gold Bar Puffer - (Chonerhinos naritus)
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🐡 Gold Bar Puffer (Chonerhinos naritus)

The Gold Bar Puffer is a large, brackish-to-freshwater pufferfish distinguished by a striking golden band that runs along its back. Found in Southeast Asian estuaries and river mouths, this species is powerful, aggressive, and equipped with a strong beak capable of cracking hard shells. It’s an impressive predator best suited for experienced keepers with spacious tanks.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Gold Bar Puffer
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Chonerhinos naritus
  • 🧬 Family: Tetraodontidae
  • 🌎 Origin: Southeast Asia — Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo
  • 📏 Max Size: 16–18 inches (40–45 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚔️ Very aggressive and predatory — not community safe
  • 🐚 Strong beak for crushing snails, crabs, and shellfish
  • 🏃 Active swimmer needing open space
  • 🛡️ Territorial, especially with other puffers

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons+ for a single adult
  • 🌊 Can live in brackish or full freshwater (juveniles often brackish, adults more tolerant of fresh)
  • 🪨 Provide open swimming areas with some driftwood and rock shelters
  • 💨 High filtration to manage heavy bio-load
  • 💧 Regular water changes critical to health

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 7.0–8.0
  • 💧 Slightly hard, alkaline water preferred

🍽️ Diet

  • Carnivorous — feeds on snails, crabs, shellfish, shrimp, and occasionally fish; beak needs hard-shelled foods to prevent overgrowth

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Gold Bar Puffer
🧬 Scientific Name Chonerhinos naritus
🌍 Origin Southeast Asia — Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo
📏 Max Size 16–18 in (40–45 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Aggressive, predatory
🛁 Tank Size 125+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 7.0–8.0
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous — shellfish, crustaceans, snails
🐠 Ideal For Experienced puffer keepers, species-only tank

📝 Snippet

The Gold Bar Puffer (Chonerhinos naritus) is a formidable, golden-banded predator from Southeast Asia. Known for its powerful beak and aggressive personality, it thrives in spacious, well-filtered aquariums with a diet rich in hard-shelled prey.

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