Red Eye Red Tail Puffer (Carinotetraodon irrubesco)
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- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Bring a touch of the extraordinary to your aquarium with the Red Eye Red Tail Puffer Fish (Carinotetraodon irrubesco), a truly unique species admired for its vibrant coloration and captivating personality. Known commonly as the red puffer fish, red eye puffer, or red eye red tailed puffer, this Southeast Asian freshwater gem stands out with its bold red tail and piercing red eyes, making it a must-have for serious puffer enthusiasts and collectors of rare aquarium fish.
The red eye puffer fish is native to slow-moving rivers and swamps of Sumatra and Borneo. It is instantly recognizable by its elongated body, dramatic red tail, and striking red eyes. While both males and females display this signature look, mature males often show brighter colors and more pronounced patterns, especially during courtship and breeding displays.
Unlike most community fish, the red eye red tail puffer is best kept in a species-only aquarium due to its semi-aggressive, territorial nature. This red puffer fish is highly intelligent and interactive, quickly learning to recognize its keeper and displaying a range of behaviors that make it endlessly fascinating to observe.
Red eye puffer fish are small to medium-sized puffers, typically reaching 2–2.5 inches (5–6.5 cm) in length. Their unique coloration, olive to brown body with a vivid red tail and ruby-red eyes, makes them a standout addition to any freshwater setup designed for specialized species.
Red eye red tail puffers are known for their curious and sometimes feisty personalities. Because of their territorial nature, it is usually best to house them alone or as a carefully monitored pair in a well-decorated aquarium with plenty of hiding spots, driftwood, and aquatic plants to break up sight lines. In some cases, a single male and female can coexist, but it is essential to monitor closely for signs of aggression, especially during breeding.
Community tanks are generally not suitable, as these Puffers may nip at or harass other fish, especially those with long fins or slow movement. They can, however, coexist with fast, robust, and non-aggressive tank mates in larger, heavily aquascaped tanks, but only with caution and experience.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Red Eye Red Tail Puffer for sale and other Puffers for sale are tank-raised, healthy, and carefully selected for vivid coloration and optimal size. Shop online or visit our aquarium store in Virginia to discover high-quality freshwater fish for sale, betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, aquatic plants for sale, and essential aquarium supplies.
WHAT MAKES THIS FISH SPECIAL?
- Dramatic red tail and glowing red eyes, one of the most striking freshwater puffers
- Compact size (2–2.5 inches) ideal for specialized species tanks
- Highly intelligent, interactive, and full of personality
- Best suited for experienced aquarists and species-only setups
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS
- Tank Size: Minimum 15 gallons for one puffer; larger for pairs or complex aquascapes
- Temperature: 75°–82°F (24°–28°C)
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Hardness: 5–15 dGH
- Filtration: Efficient, with low to moderate flow and regular maintenance
CARE GUIDELINES
- Diet: Carnivorous. Feed a varied diet of live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, snails, shrimp, and blackworms. Crustaceans help maintain beak health. Some may accept high-quality frozen carnivore pellets.
- Tank Setup: Provide dense planting, driftwood, caves, and lots of visual barriers. Use soft sand or fine gravel substrate. Leaf litter can help mimic their natural habitat.
- Water Quality: Excellent water quality is essential; perform frequent small water changes and monitor ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels.
- Social Structure: Best kept singly or as a pair with close supervision. Avoid housing with fin-nippy or slow-moving fish.
