Description
Green Spotted Pufferfish – Tetraodon nigroviridis
The Green Spotted Pufferfish is a fascinating and intelligent species, instantly recognisable by its vivid green back covered in dark spots and curious, expressive behaviour. Known for their inquisitive nature and personality, these puffers make a captivating addition to the right aquarium setup.
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Scientific Name – Tetraodon nigroviridis
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Common Name – Green Spotted Puffer, GSP
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Origin – Southeast Asia; found in freshwater and brackish estuaries and rivers.
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Appearance – Bright green upper body with dark black spots, white underside, and large, curious eyes.
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Size – Grows to around 5–6 inches (12–15cm).
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Temperament – Semi-aggressive and territorial; best kept singly or with robust tankmates in larger systems.
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Diet – Carnivorous; feeds on snails, shellfish, bloodworm, and other meaty foods. Hard-shelled foods help keep their constantly growing teeth trimmed.
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Tank Setup – Requires a spacious tank with excellent filtration. Juveniles can live in freshwater, but adults thrive best in brackish water conditions. Provide décor, hiding spaces, and open swimming areas.
Full of character and charm, the Green Spotted Pufferfish is a true personality fish that quickly becomes the star of the aquarium for keepers who can meet its specific care needs.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
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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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
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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