Difference between revisions of "Dichotomyctere ocellatus"
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|name=Figure Eight Pufferfish | |name=Figure Eight Pufferfish | ||
|extra_common_names=Figure Eight Pufferfish, Eyespot Pufferfish, F8 Puffer | |extra_common_names=Figure Eight Pufferfish, Eyespot Pufferfish, F8 Puffer | ||
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|caption=Figure Eight Pufferfish | |caption=Figure Eight Pufferfish | ||
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Very difficult to sex visually. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :Best kept in species tanks as this fish can be aggressive and will fin-nip and attack tank mates. While young they may tolerate their own species but as they grow and mature this becomes less likely. | ||
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Must be fed with molluscs and snails in order to make sure the Puffer's beak will not become over-grown. Feed snails such as [[Ramshorn Snail]]s and baby [[Apple Snail]]s, can also be supplemented with [[Ghost Shrimp]] and [[bloodworms]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed young specimen once a day. When they grow older and bigger to approx {{in|4}} only feed once every 2 or 3 days to prevent buildup of fats in the body. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Although often marketed as a freshwater Puffer, this fish does best in brackish conditions with an [[SG]] of 1.005 - 1.008. Hiding places and dense decor is appreciated as these are curious fish. Can be transferred to either marine (saltwater) or freshwater environments after acclimatisation, but prefers low-end brackish conditions. | ||
:These are very messy fish so their tank should be mature, well filtered and spacious. | :These are very messy fish so their tank should be mature, well filtered and spacious. | ||
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| − | + | == Behaviour == | |
| − | + | :An aggressive active predator. | |
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :The markings on this fish can vary, they have a short rounded body with a white belly and the base colour of the top half varies from brown to yellow to green covered with yellow lines and dark spots with yellow outlines. Also there are a few black spots that are outlined in yellow on the tail, body and nose. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Puffer Fish (Freshwater) | |Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Oddballs, Puffer Fish (Freshwater) | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Pictures == | == Pictures == | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Tetraodon biocelatus.jpg| | ||
| + | Image:Figure8pufferfish.jpg| | ||
| + | Image:Dwarf-Pufferfish.jpeg| | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{FishBase |id=25175}} | *{{FishBase |id=25175}} | ||
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/puf-fig8.htm The Tropical Tank] | *[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/puf-fig8.htm The Tropical Tank] | ||
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*[[w:Tetraodon biocellatus|Wikipedia]] | *[[w:Tetraodon biocellatus|Wikipedia]] | ||
*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/428.htm Fish Profiles] | *[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/428.htm Fish Profiles] | ||
| + | *[https://www.fishlore.com/aquariummagazine/jan09/figurepuffer.htm Fish Lore] | ||
| + | *[http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/tetraodon-biocellatus/ Seriously Fish] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:42, 16 December 2017
Figure Eight Pufferfish
Figure Eight Pufferfish
Dichotomyctere ocellatus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
7.8 - 8.3
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
8-18 °d
2:3 M:F
5-15 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
Contents
Additional names
- Figure Eight Pufferfish, Eyespot Pufferfish, F8 Puffer
Additional scientific names
- Tetraodon biocellatus
Sexing[edit]
- Very difficult to sex visually.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Best kept in species tanks as this fish can be aggressive and will fin-nip and attack tank mates. While young they may tolerate their own species but as they grow and mature this becomes less likely.
Diet[edit]
- Must be fed with molluscs and snails in order to make sure the Puffer's beak will not become over-grown. Feed snails such as Ramshorn Snails and baby Apple Snails, can also be supplemented with Ghost Shrimp and bloodworms.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed young specimen once a day. When they grow older and bigger to approx 10.2cm (4") only feed once every 2 or 3 days to prevent buildup of fats in the body.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Although often marketed as a freshwater Puffer, this fish does best in brackish conditions with an SG of 1.005 - 1.008. Hiding places and dense decor is appreciated as these are curious fish. Can be transferred to either marine (saltwater) or freshwater environments after acclimatisation, but prefers low-end brackish conditions.
- These are very messy fish so their tank should be mature, well filtered and spacious.
Behaviour[edit]
- An aggressive active predator.
Identification[edit]
- The markings on this fish can vary, they have a short rounded body with a white belly and the base colour of the top half varies from brown to yellow to green covered with yellow lines and dark spots with yellow outlines. Also there are a few black spots that are outlined in yellow on the tail, body and nose.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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