Hidden among the stones of the Mekong, Pao baileyi waits in silence. Motionless for hours, it blends with the riverbed until the moment it strikes: swift, precise, and absolute. In the aquarium, it brings that same patience and power, a fish that rewards understanding rather than spectacle.

This care sheet is written with the aim of providing the optimal care for this species of fish. Pufferfish Enthusiasts Worldwide endeavours to i nspire and promote the highest standards of care - not basic or minimum care - using the best evidence available at the time. Introduction The Pao suvattii  is one of the Mekong’s most formidable and enigmatic freshwater puffers, a species that captures both the quiet patience and sudden violence of life on the riverbed. Endemic to t

Pufferfish are one of the most misunderstood groups of fish in the fish keeping hobby. One of my main focuses is promoting the welfare of...