I was enamored by Green Spot Puffers (GSPs) the first time I saw them at the aquarium store. I was so excited and curious that I took a photo of their name listing on the display tank so I wouldn’t forget.

I began doing lots of research on tetraodon nigroviridis in preparation for one day having my own. The initial dismay of being limited to a species only tank of at least 30 gallons passed, and I began excitedly preparing their future tank. Once the tank cycled, I checked with the store to match the temperature, pH, and specific gravity of the store’s GSP tank with my own. Finally, everything was ready to go! Here are the photos I took of Jake on the way home from the store that first day.

Jake was so tiny!

Beautiful coloring

An adorable little face!

Back before he grew a big belly!

It took many months of trial and error to get Jake healthy and happy in his new home. He continues to grow and become more confident. Maintaining a GSP tank also continues to give me new challenges and insights as Jake grows and changes.