in theory is it possible for a fahaka/mbu hybrid?

[dmopar74]

just wondering if a fahaka and a mbu puffer would produce offspring if they could breed? i know it would be virtually impossible to do in an aquarium, but it might be possible if they were split by a divider(very stong one), and maybe, just maybe some of the eggs and sperm "met".

 

[Pufferpunk]

Nope, 2 different species.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Nope, 2 different species.

It could be possible if they extracted the eggs and the sperm, i mean theres Redtail X shovelnoses they are two different species but it would be near impossible to strip them as theyd inflate and could draw in air and die.

 

[dmopar74]

Nope, 2 different species.

so it's scientifically impossible for 2 puffers from the tetraodon family to interbreed? hybrid's whithin other families of fish are breed all the time, does this not work with puffers, and why?(scientifically that is, not due to aquarium restrictions) guess that rules out the fahaka/pustulatus hybrid stories that get thrown around from time to time.

 

[Pufferpunk]

We do have a resident scientist/Mentor at TPF. His name is Corvus. Dr Neale Monks is also a Mentor there. You should post there for a better answer. I'm no scientist.

 

[DUTCH101]

I know this is a super old post but I was wondering if so to but apparently it is I was watching a predatory fins video and a breed said he had one I’ll post link

 

[8DiagramPoleFighter]

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[Jason_S]

Mbu Fahaka Hybrid Puffer Fish (Tetraodon mbu sp)

Tetraodon mbu is a freshwater puffer and does not require the addition of salt to its tank. This is the king of puffers. They can reach 24 inches and they have great personalities. The color is magnificent also with a back yellow maze pattern. We suggest a sandy substrate, with smooth rocks and...

www.predatoryfins.com

Out of stock, but it's on their list.