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Family: Tetraodontidae
Species: Tetraodon biocellatus (Tetraodon steindachneri)
Common Name: Figure 8 puffer
Size: Up to 3 inches. (8cm)
Habitat: Asia: Indochina, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Min Tank Size: 20 gallons.
Diet: Omnivorous, prefers live food, Mollusks and crustaceans.
Behavior: Territorial, nippy, antagonistic to other fish.
Water: Freshwater: pH range: 6.5 - 7.5, dH range: 5 - 12º, temperature range of 72 to 79°F (22-26ºC).
Care: Calcareous substrate, high water quality, current, visually complex setup.
Communities: No, best in a species tank.
Suitability: Not for the novice.
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