Figure-eight puffer care

Dichotomyctere ocellatus

Figure-eight puffer (Dichotomyctere ocellatus) grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 7.5–8.5.

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Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.

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