Statements (62)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jeff_Koons
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gptkbp:activities |
diurnal
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gptkbp:average_temperature |
24-28° C
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gptkbp:behavior |
can be aggressive towards similar species
can inflate when threatened |
gptkbp:breeding_season |
males display to attract females
requires specific conditions varies by environment requires specific water conditions difficult to breed in captivity females lay eggs on flat surfaces |
gptkbp:color |
varies among individuals
yellow with black spots can change based on mood |
gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Balloon_Fish
also known as Tetraodon Species |
gptkbp:conservation_status |
not evaluated
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gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
requires varied diet |
gptkbp:eye_color |
prominent eyes
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Tetraodontidae
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gptkbp:fins |
has long dorsal and anal fins
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
may chase smaller fish
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
forages on the substrate
should be fed daily |
gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
requires regular water changes
requires hiding spots minimum 100 gallons requires a well-planted tank |
gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Tetraodon
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gptkbp:growth_rate |
moderate
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gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater
can become shy |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Balloon Tetraodon
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gptkbp:interacts_with |
can be friendly if socialized
can recognize their owners. |
gptkbp:level |
6.5-7.5
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gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
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gptkbp:lighting |
prefers subdued lighting
requires hiding places and open swimming space |
gptkbp:maintenance |
weekly maintenance recommended
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gptkbp:mouth |
beak-like mouth
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gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
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gptkbp:related_species |
related to other Tetraodon species
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gptkbp:reproduction |
ovoviviparous
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gptkbp:scales |
has rough skin
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gptkbp:size |
up to 12 inches
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gptkbp:social_responsibility |
susceptible to parasites
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gptkbp:social_structure |
can be territorial
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with certain types of bacteria
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gptkbp:tank_mates |
should be kept with caution
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gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
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gptkbp:traded_on |
requires large tank
freshwater aquarium Java Fern, Anubias not suitable for community tanks |
gptkbp:venomous |
contains tetrodotoxin
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gptkbp:water_management |
requires good filtration
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gptkbp:water_quality |
needs clean water
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gptkbp:water_source |
monitor regularly
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