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Name
Scientific name
Tetraodon biocellatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Tetraodontidae
Common names
Figure Eight Puffer
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The figure eight puffer, Tetraodon biocellatus, is a small puffer from Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia. It lives in rivers and coastal wat…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Not recorded
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Inhabits rivers and coastal waters. It's found most often in freshwater, but also occurs frequently in brackish conditions.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres.
Maintenance
Best kept in a heavily-planted setup with twisted roots and branches to provide additional cover, although soft-leaved plants may be chewed by the fish. Leave …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 5-12°H
Diet
Relishes all kinds of shellfish, as well as worms and other live and frozen foods. It should be fed snails and unshelled shellfish (such as crab legs, prawns e…
Behaviour and compatibility
Can be kept in a community tank, but caution should be exercised when choosing tankmates, as it tends to nip the fins of slow-moving or long-finned fish. In fr…
Sexual dimorphism
Almost impossible to sex by external means. Adult females may grow larger than males.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been bred in the hobby. Apparently, it's a substrate spawner and the male exhibits some degree of brood care.
Notes
Puffer fish are so called as they have the ability to inflate their elastic stomachs with water or air. This is usually a response to some kind of threat, alth…
References
References
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