Figure Eight Puffer tank mates
Dichotomyctere ocellatus
5 rated pairings from the Figure Eight Puffer care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Figure Eight Puffer needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Malaysian Trumpet Snail
Melanoides tuberculata
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Provides natural hard-shelled prey; puffer will hunt and consume them as part of diet
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Suitable prey species; helps maintain puffer's dental health through natural feeding behavior
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Also recommended alongside Figure Eight Puffer
Species whose own guides list Figure Eight Puffer as a tank mate.
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