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Thai Puffer - (Pao barbatus)
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🐟 Thai Puffer – (Pao barbatus) – Freshwater Pufferfish with Bold Personality for Sale

The Thai Puffer (Pao barbatus) is a medium-sized freshwater pufferfish native to rivers and streams of Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand. Known for its distinct mottled brown-and-yellow pattern, strong beak-like mouth, and alert, intelligent behavior, the Thai Puffer is both beautiful and interactive. Like other puffers, it’s best suited for a species-only aquarium due to its aggressive and territorial nature. This is a hardy, active, and curious fish that will quickly learn to recognize and interact with its owner.


🔎 Quick Facts – Thai Puffer (Pao barbatus)

  • 📛 Common Name: Thai Puffer
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Pao barbatus
  • 🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia)
  • 🎨 Appearance: Mottled brown, tan, and yellow body; rounded shape with bright, expressive eyes
  • 📏 Max Size: 6–7 inches (15–18 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Occasionally available; popular among experienced puffer keepers

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚔️ Aggressive; best kept alone
  • 🐟 Highly intelligent; recognizes its owner and follows movement
  • 🌿 Will explore every inch of its tank and interact with décor

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 40+ gallons for a single specimen
  • 🪵 Provide caves, driftwood, and hiding spaces for security
  • 🪨 Sand or smooth gravel substrate to prevent injury
  • 💡 Moderate lighting with open swimming space

💧 Water Parameters – Thai Puffer Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.8
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet – Carnivorous Pufferfish

  • 🐟 Hard-shelled foods such as snails, mussels, and clams to prevent overgrown teeth
  • 🦐 Frozen krill, shrimp, and bloodworms for variety
  • 🚫 Avoid feeding only soft foods to maintain proper beak length

📋 Thai Puffer Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia)
📏 Max Size 6–7 inches
😇 Temperament Aggressive, solitary
🏠 Tank Size 40+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.8
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous – snails, mussels, shrimp, krill
🎯 Ideal For Species-only aquariums, experienced pufferfish keepers

✨ Highlight:
The Thai Puffer is an intelligent and visually striking freshwater pufferfish with a bold personality, perfect for aquarists seeking a highly interactive single-specimen display.

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