Family: Tetraodontidae
Yellowfin Puffer — a Tetraodontidae freshwater fish. Reaches 37.5–55 cm; keep at 24–28 °C.
Takifugu xanthopterus is a Tetraodontidae. In the aquarium it stays individualistic. Plan on 37.5–55 cm of adult fish at 24–28 °C. Related profiles: Takifugu flavidus, Takifugu obscurus, Takifugu ocellatus.
A moderate-level species: individualistic; may nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 24–28 °C and avoid swings. pH 7.5–8.5, GH 9–19 dGH suit it.
Expect 37.5–55 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Mollusc- and crustacean-crushing specialist. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Individualistic; may nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is estuaries and brackish shallows — still to gentle, high oxygen appreciated.
Rare in captivity. Unclear.