Description
Dragon Puffer – A Rare and Ferocious Oddball for the Dedicated Aquarist
(Tetraodon palembangensis)
The Dragon Puffer (Tetraodon palembangensis), also known as the Humpback Puffer or King Kong Puffer, is a rare and fascinating freshwater predator prized for its prehistoric look and bold personality. With its bulky body, jagged color patterns, and expressive eyes, this solitary ambush predator is a centerpiece for any species-only setup. Not for the faint of heart, the Dragon Puffer is best suited for experienced keepers who appreciate its unique behavior and powerful presence.
Key Features:
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Rugged Appearance: Stocky, armored body with mottled, rock-like coloration
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Large Size: Grows up to 15–20 cm (6–8 inches)
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Solitary Predator: Aggressive and territorial—must be kept alone
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Ambush Hunter: Burying behavior and sudden strikes add excitement to feeding time
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Rare in the Hobby: A true oddball species for advanced enthusiasts
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum tank size: 100–120 liters (30–40 gallons) for one adult
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Temperature: 24°C–28°C (75°F–82°F)
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pH: 6.5–7.5
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Sand substrate preferred for burrowing behavior
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Provide caves, rocks, and driftwood for hiding and ambush points
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Strong filtration is essential to handle its messy eating habits
Compatibility:
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Strictly solitary – should be kept alone
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Will attack or kill tankmates, even of similar size
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Not suitable for community or even divided tanks
Feeding Tips:
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Carnivorous – thrives on live or frozen foods like snails, mussels, shrimp, and crab
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Requires hard-shelled foods to keep its teeth trimmed
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Feed every other day to maintain water quality and prevent obesity
Why Choose the Dragon Puffer?
The Dragon Puffer is a living tank boss, combining raw power, intelligence, and unique looks. For advanced aquarists who love oddballs and want a true one-of-a-kind predator, this species is a challenge worth mastering.
Click & Collect
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Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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