Dragon Puffer 12-15cm


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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:

  • Rugged Appearance: Stocky, armored body with mottled, rock-like coloration

  • Large Size: Grows up to 15–20 cm (6–8 inches)

  • Solitary Predator: Aggressive and territorial—must be kept alone

  • Ambush Hunter: Burying behavior and sudden strikes add excitement to feeding time

  • Rare in the Hobby: A true oddball species for advanced enthusiasts

Tank Requirements:

  • Minimum tank size: 100–120 liters (30–40 gallons) for one adult

  • Temperature: 24°C–28°C (75°F–82°F)

  • pH: 6.5–7.5

  • Sand substrate preferred for burrowing behavior

  • Provide caves, rocks, and driftwood for hiding and ambush points

  • Strong filtration is essential to handle its messy eating habits

Compatibility:

  • Strictly solitary – should be kept alone

  • Will attack or kill tankmates, even of similar size

  • Not suitable for community or even divided tanks

Feeding Tips:

  • Carnivorous – thrives on live or frozen foods like snails, mussels, shrimp, and crab

  • Requires hard-shelled foods to keep its teeth trimmed

  • 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.

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  • Minimum spend: £50

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  • Delivery up to 25 miles: £20

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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

  • DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)

  • DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)

  • Express Pallet: 1–3 working days

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Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.


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Livestock Delivery


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  • Dispatched Wednesday afternoon

  • Delivered Thursday before 1pm

  • Order by Wednesday 12 noon

  • Minimum spend: £50

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  • Delivered Saturday before 1pm

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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!

You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
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⚠️ 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:
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Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands

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