Product Listing: Figure 8 Puffer (Tetraodon biocellatus)
Scientific Name: Tetraodon biocellatus
Common Name: Figure 8 Puffer
Place of Origin: Southeast Asia, primarily found in brackish waters of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Description:
The Figure 8 Puffer is a fascinating and unique addition to any aquarium. Known for its distinctive figure-eight pattern, this small puffer fish is both eye-catching and full of personality. Its vibrant colors and quirky behavior make it a favorite among aquarists.
Aquarium Care:
- Tank Size: Minimum of 30 gallons recommended to provide ample swimming space and territory.
- Water Conditions:
- pH: 7.0 to 8.0
- Salinity: Preferably kept in brackish water (1.005 - 1.015 specific gravity)
- Temperature: 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C)
- Filtration: A strong filtration system is essential to maintain water quality. Regular water changes (25% weekly) are recommended.
- Tank Setup:
- Provide hiding spots using caves, driftwood, and dense plants.
- Ensure the substrate is soft to protect their delicate bodies and avoid sharp edges that can cause injury.
- Diet: Primarily carnivorous; feed a varied diet including live or frozen foods such as shrimp, snails, and high-quality pellets.
- Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other robust, similarly sized fish. Avoid keeping with small or slow-moving fish as they may become prey.
- Behavior: Known for their curious and interactive nature, they may display territorial behaviors, especially during breeding or when establishing their territory.
Additional Information:
- Lifespan: Can live up to 10 years with proper care.
- Breeding: Breeding in captivity is challenging and requires specific conditions, making them less common in home aquariums.
- size 1.5"
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2 Figure 8 Puffers
Puffers arrived alive and somewhat well. They were shipped in the same small bag so they had fin damage from nipping at each other. Once acclimated in a large tank, they stopped. If ordering, I would request they be sent in separate bags.
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Figure 8 Puffer
My little tofu came in perfect condition and arrived very quickly. After another website completely messing up my order and the fish arriving dead this was my last option but I wish it would have been my first!
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2 Figure 8 puffers
They came quickly and arrived well before noon. Fish are healthy and happy
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I’m amazed!
I ordered a figure 8 puffer on Tuesday and he got her Wednesday at noon. My puffer was in great health, was happy, swimming around, with a plump little tummy! This is my first ever puffer, but my experience was so great I’ll definitely be ordering more from them soon!!!
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Figure 8 puffer
Arrived fast placed order at 4 on Wednesday an got them Thursday at 11am And in very good condition will order again
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Figure 8 Puffers
Fish received in excellent condition and on time.
No courier issues at all.
I am grateful to have such lovely and fascinating little "Aliens" -
Figure 8 Puffer
Invoice said delivered at 12pm and he showed up at 10am which was awesome. He was bigger then I thought he would be and he has such a great personality. I will def be a returning customer.
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Figure eight puffers
I ordered two and they cake quickly and early in the morning! They even started eating on the first day!
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I ordered a 1 puffer it arrived good and looked healthy a bit small than expected but it died in 6 days I would recommend them growing them out more
But it was a good purchase
