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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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 . . . -
GREEN SPOTTED PUPPER
GREAT LOOKING!
A LITTLE SMALLER IN SIZE THAN EXPECTED!
