Figure Eight Puffer (Dichotomyctere ocellatus)

Discover the charming Figure Eight Puffer (Dichotomyctere ocellatus), a vibrant and engaging addition to your brackish aquarium! This compact, personality-packed fish is perfect for aquarists seeking a unique, low-maintenance companion.

• Size: Grows to approximately 8 cm in total length.
• Appearance: Striking yellow body with black figure-eight or eyespot patterns and a creamy white belly.
• Habitat: Thrives in brackish water (specific gravity 1.005–1.015), ideal for a 57-liter tank (minimum for one, add 38 liters per additional puffer).
• Diet: Carnivorous, loves meaty foods like snails, brine shrimp, and krill to maintain healthy teeth.
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, best kept alone or with fast-moving, short-finned tankmates like bumblebee gobies.
• Care Level: Easy to intermediate, requires stable water conditions (pH 7.2–8.2, temperature 22–26°C).
• Lifespan: Up to 10–15 years with proper care in brackish conditions.

Add this colorful, curious puffer to your collection for a lively and interactive aquarium experience.