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Figure Eight Puffer

Dichotomyctere ocellatus

Family: Tetraodontidae

📍 Southeast Asia & Philippines

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Small, characterful puffer with a figure-eight pattern on its back. Prefers slightly brackish water. Personality-packed fish that recognises its keeper. Will eat snails and hard-shelled foods.

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pH
7.5–8.5
diet
carnivore/hard-shelled prey
maxSize
3 inches
salinity
SG 1.004–1.008
minTankSize
15 gallons
temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)

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Temperature

75–82°F

24–28°C

Natural Habitat Temperature

81°78°75°JFMAMJJASOND

75°F 81°F seasonal range  · (Jan low, Apr high)

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