Compatibility guide

Mbu Pufferfish tank mates

What fish, coral, and inverts can live with the Mbu Pufferfish (Tetraodon mbu). Tank mate compatibility broken into good / caution / avoid buckets - tank size minimum: 500 gallons minimum.

✓ Compatible (good tank mates)

These species coexist well with the Mbu Pufferfish in an appropriately-sized tank.

⚠ Caution (compatible with management)

Workable pairings if the tank is large enough or the introduction is staged correctly.

✕ Avoid (incompatible tank mates)

Don't combine these with the Mbu Pufferfish. Outcome is usually death of one species or chronic stress.

Stocking notes

Mbu pufferfish reach 24-30 inches and need a 500+ gallon tank as adults. Almost universally kept species-only because of their aggression and fish-eating habits. Feed live snails, crayfish, mussels, clam meat - hard-shelled foods wear down their teeth which grow continuously.

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