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|name=Figure Eight Pufferfish | |name=Figure Eight Pufferfish | ||
|extra_common_names=Figure Eight Pufferfish, Eyespot Pufferfish, F8 Puffer | |extra_common_names=Figure Eight Pufferfish, Eyespot Pufferfish, F8 Puffer | ||
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|caption=Figure Eight Pufferfish | |caption=Figure Eight Pufferfish | ||
|availability=U | |availability=U | ||
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|max_water_hardness=18 | |max_water_hardness=18 | ||
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| − | = | + | |sexing=:Very difficult to sex visually. |
| − | :Very difficult to sex visually. | + | |tank_compatibility=:Best kept in species tanks as this fish can be aggressive and will fin-nip and attack tank mates. While young they may tolerate their own species but as they grow and mature this becomes less likely. |
| − | + | |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 Snail]]s and baby [[Apple Snail]]s, can also be supplemented with [[Ghost Shrimp]] and [[bloodworms]]. | |
| − | + | |feeding_regime=:Feed young specimen once a day. When they grow older and bigger to approx {{in|4}} only feed once every 2 or 3 days to prevent buildup of fats in the body. | |
| − | = | + | |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. |
| − | :Best kept in species tanks as this fish can be aggressive and will fin-nip and attack tank mates. While young they may tolerate their own species but as they grow and mature this becomes less likely. | ||
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| − | :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 Snail]]s and baby [[Apple Snail]]s, can also be supplemented with [[Ghost Shrimp]] and [[bloodworms]]. | ||
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| − | :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. | :These are very messy fish so their tank should be mature, well filtered and spacious. | ||
| − | + | |behaviour=:An aggressive active predator. | |
| − | + | |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 varies 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. | |
| − | :An aggressive active predator. | + | }} |
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| − | :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 varies 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. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Puffer Fish (Freshwater) | |Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Puffer Fish (Freshwater) | ||
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== Pictures == | == Pictures == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{FishBase |id=25175}} | *{{FishBase |id=25175}} | ||
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/puf-fig8.htm The Tropical Tank] | *[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/puf-fig8.htm The Tropical Tank] | ||
| + | *[http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/ug.php/v/PufferPedia/Brackish/T_Biocellatus/ The Puffer Forum] | ||
*[[w:Tetraodon biocellatus|Wikipedia]] | *[[w:Tetraodon biocellatus|Wikipedia]] | ||
*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/428.htm Fish Profiles] | *[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/428.htm Fish Profiles] | ||
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