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Tetraodon |
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| Needed, Inside Aquatics |
| Common Names: | Figure Eight Puffer | Also Known As: | Eye Spot Puffer |
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| Synonyms: | Chelonodon biocellatus | Family: | Tetraodontidae |
| Origin: | Indonesia, Malaysia | Main Ecosystem: | River/Estuary |
| Salinity: | Light brackish, 1.005-1.008 SG | Temperament: | Active Fin nipper, will predate invertebrates. |
| PH: | 7.8-8.2 | Temperature: | 76-84F (24-28C) |
| Maximum Size: | 3 inches (7.6cm) | Minimum Tank: | 15 Gallons (US) |
| Activity: | Hunter/seeker | Lifespan: | 15 |
| Gender: | No sexual dimorphism | Breeding: | Largely unsuccessful in captive settings. Possibly due to their breeding habits. |
| Diet: | Feed ghost shrimp, snails, bloodworms, krill. Snails should be fed several times a week to prevent overgrowth of teeth. Varied diet is a must and any freeze dried or frozen foods should be presoaked in tank water and vitamins. | ||
| Care: | This is a true brackish water puffer. They do well in a SG of 1.005-1.008. Their temperaments vary and as such it is recommended to keep them in a species tank. Being messy eaters, overfiltration is highly recommended and weekly water changes of 50% are a must. | ||
| Notes: | As with most puffers, the Figure 8 will do much better in a species only tank as they can be nippy. Figure 8 puffers have been known to live for 18+ years when kept in brackish conditions | ||
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