TetraodontidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Figure Eight Puffer (Tetraodon biocellatus)
Tetraodon biocellatus
Origin: Southeast Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.5–8.5
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GH (Hardness)10–25 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)5–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 8 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 8-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive; fin-nipper; best species-only
About
Tetraodon biocellatus, the Figure Eight Puffer, is a charismatic brackish-water puffer with striking green and yellow figure-8 patterns. Intelligent, interactive fish that recognises its keeper. Needs hard-shelled invertebrates to keep teeth trimmed.
Care Guide
Species-only or with fast, robust tank mates. Brackish SG 1.005–1.010 preferred. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.5–8.5. Feed snails, shrimp, shellfish. Ensure hiding spots. Single or pairs.
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