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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Seemingly healthy but extremely stressed
The puffers arrived seemingly healthy but unfortunately they were extremely stressed upon arrival. They (2) were shipped together in one bag and I would have preferred them to be bagged individually. But their all over health seems to be pretty good after a couple days settled into their new tank
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Figure 8 puffers
Ordered 3 of these online on Saturday came quick and in good health would definitely order from you guys again
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Figure eight puffer
Arrived very quickly and in good health. Will definitely order again from this fish store.
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X 2 puffers lasting 4 5 days
Hello
So I've purchased two puffers and both die after a week or .so I tested water and I found no issues so I brought a sample to the ocean floor and they tested and they said water was perfect salt level low.
So what is the salt level they reside in at ur location at ur location? I adore these fish and would like to get another.. I had my last one for about 6 7 years.. please inform me as I really want to get another one.
Bret Kesler peoria az 602.561.9946 -
Figure 8 puffer.
Arrived in wonderful condition. Beautiful puffer.
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Figure 8 puffer
Beautiful fish. Already love him/her.
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Figure 8 puffers
I give 5 stars because they communicated with me promptly, they delivered when that promised and my fish arrived alive. 3 of the 4 puffers we're big and healthy ,, the 4 things was little smaller and may be sick ,but over all I'm pleased and will use them for now on!!!
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Came in look great!
Both figure 8s came in looking healthy and adjusted to my water parameters smoothly and were eating snails within the hour!
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GREEN SPOTTED PUPPER
GREAT COLOR!
SMALLER IN SIZE THAN EXPECTED . . .
