{"product_id":"figure-eight-puffer-brackish-water","title":"Figure eight Puffer ( Brackish water )","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Figure Eight Puffers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure eight puffers (\u003cem\u003eTetraodon biocellatus\u003c\/em\u003e) are small, attractive fish recognised by two dark “figure‑eight” patterns on their back. They inhabit tidal estuaries in Southeast Asia where freshwater mixes with seawater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater and Tank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrackish conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a specific gravity of 1.005–1.010 by mixing marine salt into freshwater. Use a hydrometer or refractometer to monitor salinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single puffer needs at least 20 gallons; a pair requires larger tanks with plenty of territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide rocks, branches and hardy plants tolerant of brackish water. Keep a tight lid, as puffers can jump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure eight puffers are predators that feed on snails, crustaceans and insects. Offer ramshorn snails, bloodworms, clams and frozen krill to keep their beaks trimmed. They can be semi‑aggressive; best kept singly or in species tanks. If housed with others, choose hardy brackish fish like mollies and archerfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese puffers are intelligent and interactive, recognising their owners and following them across the glass. Provide environmental enrichment and maintain water parameters diligently. Using salt‑tolerant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monsteraquariumon9.com\/pages\/live-plants-for-fish-tanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elive plants for fish tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e not only enhances décor but also helps manage nitrates in a brackish setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"1.5-2”","offer_id":41392402399441,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/products\/image_39b96e41-c71f-44eb-9cec-110bc9c7f3a1.jpg?v=1673304903","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/zh\/products\/figure-eight-puffer-brackish-water","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}