{"id":8772,"date":"2026-02-17T07:11:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/malebo-ocellated-freshwater-congo-puffer-fish-tetradon-duboisi-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:11:57","slug":"malebo-ocellated-freshwater-congo-puffer-fish-tetradon-duboisi-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=malebo-ocellated-freshwater-congo-puffer-fish-tetradon-duboisi-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Malebo Ocellated Freshwater Congo Puffer Fish Tetradon Duboisi 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Malebo Ocellated Freshwater Congo Puffer Fish Tetradon Duboisi 5cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Malebo Ocellated Freshwater Congo Puffer Fish, known for its striking appearance and vibrant ocelli markings, is a captivating addition to any freshwater aquarium. With its distinct coloration and curious demeanor, it&#8217;s a delight for both seasoned aquarists and enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hailing from the Congo River basin, this species inhabits slow-moving waters rich in vegetation. They thrive in environments with ample hiding spots and a mix of open spaces for exploration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> These puffers have a carnivorous palate, relishing live and frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, snails, and small crustaceans. They&#8217;ll also appreciate occasional treats like quality pellet or flake food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Best kept in a species-specific tank or with peaceful, non-aggressive companions. Avoid housing them with fin-nipping or aggressive species. Due to their shy nature, they may feel stressed with overly active tank mates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> While generally peaceful, Malebo Ocellated Puffers may display territorial behavior, especially when establishing their space or during breeding. Adequate hiding spots and space can mitigate potential aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Intermediate. They require attention to water quality and feeding habits but can be managed well with proper care and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 75-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 7.0-8.0<\/li>\n<li>Hardness: 5-15 dGH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malebo Ocellated Freshwater Congo Puffer Fish Tetradon Duboisi 5cm Overview: The Malebo Ocellated Freshwater Congo Puffer Fish, known for its striking appearance and vibrant ocelli markings, is a captivating addition to any freshwater aquarium. With its distinct coloration and curious demeanor, it&#8217;s a delight for both seasoned aquarists and enthusiasts. Origin: Hailing from the Congo [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8771,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[68],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8772","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pufferfish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=8772"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=8772"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=8772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}