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Tetraodon biocellatus
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| Figure Eight Pufferfish | |
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| Figure Eight Pufferfish | |
| Species | Tetraodon biocellatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| sg | 1.005 - 1.008 |
| pH | 7.8 - 8.3 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-18 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-15 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Figure Eight Pufferfish, Eyespot Pufferfish, F8 Puffer
[edit] Sexing
- Very difficult to sex visually.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Best kept in species tanks as this fish can be aggressive and will fin-nip and attack tankmates. While young they may tolerate their own species but as they grow and mature this becomes less likely.
[edit] Diet
- Must be fed with molluscs and snails in order to make sure the Puffer's beak will not become over-grown. Feed snails such as Ramshorn Snails and baby Apple Snails, can also be supplemented with Ghost Shrimp and bloodworms.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Although often marketed as a freshwater Puffer, this fish does best in brackish conditions with an SG of 1.005 - 1.008. Hiding places and dense decor is appreciated as these are curious fish. Can be transferred to either marine (saltwater) or freshwater environments after acclimatisation, but prefers low-end brackish conditions.
- These are very messy fish so their tank should be mature, well filtered and spacious.
[edit] Behaviour
- An aggressive active predator.
[edit] Identification
- The markings on this fish can vary, they have a short rounded body with a white belly and the base colour of the top half varys from brown to yellow to green covered with yellow lines and dark spots with yellow outlines. Also there are a few black spots that are outlined in yellow on the tail, body and nose.
