Figure 8 Pufferfish
Tetraodon biocellatus
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
Overview
Popular pufferfish requiring brackish water conditions.
Origin: Southeast Asia
Family: Tetraodontidae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 10.00 cm
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Care Level: Moderate
Diet Type: Carnivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Brackish
Temperature Range: 24.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 7.5 - 8.5
Water Hardness: 10 - 20 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 80 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Specialized diet including prawns, muscle meat.
Care Level:
Moderate
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Difficult
Egg layers; challenging to breed.
Compatibility
Semi Aggressive
Sensitive to water quality; requires varied diet.