Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
75-82° F
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
can be aggressive
can be solitary or social |
| gptkbp:body_style |
rounded
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
difficult
varies by environment forms pairs during breeding |
| gptkbp:color |
greenish-brown
can change color when stressed some have yellow spots |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Mbu_Puffer
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:dam |
soft, acidic water
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
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| gptkbp:difficulty |
2-12 d GH
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| gptkbp:egg_color |
adhesive eggs
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
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| gptkbp:fins |
dorsal and anal fins present
|
| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
regular water changes required
minimum 100 gallons |
| gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater
rarely bred in captivity |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
rough with spines
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mbu pufferfish
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
can be trained to recognize owners
|
| gptkbp:level |
6.5-7.5
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years in captivity
|
| gptkbp:market |
available in specialty fish stores
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| gptkbp:native_to |
Congo River Basin
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| gptkbp:notable_figures |
featured in aquariums and documentaries
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| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
other Tetraodon species
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for toxin properties
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Tetraodon_mbu
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| gptkbp:size |
up to 24 inches
|
| gptkbp:species |
four pairs of gills
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| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
none known
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| gptkbp:tank_mates |
large, non-aggressive fish
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
requires large tank
not suitable for community tanks may dig in substrate pellets, live food, and vegetables |
| gptkbp:venomous |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:water_management |
ich and fin rot
|
| gptkbp:young |
fry are small and require special care
|