How big do figure eight puffer fish get?

Figure 8 puffers only grow to around 3 inches. If you hear of one that is much larger than that size, you can assume it is actually the Ceylon puffer (T. fluviatilis), which closely resembles the figure 8 puffer in body pattern, except for spots on its belly and its much larger adult size.

1. How old do figure 8 puffers get?
2. Do figure 8 puffers eat fish?
3. Can a figure 8 puffer live in a 5 gallon tank?
4. Can you keep 2 figure 8 puffers together?
5. Can a figure 8 puffer live in a 10 gallon tank?
6. How often do figure 8 puffer fish eat?
7. How big do Amazon puffers get?
8. Are pufferfish friendly?
9. Does it hurt a puffer fish to puff up?
10. Why does my puffer fish swim up and down?
11. Are figure 8 puffers poisonous?
12. Do Green spotted puffers need brackish water?

How old do figure 8 puffers get?

In the wild, they feed on clams and snails, which keeps tooth growth in check. In captivity, they must have shelled fish in the diet, or their teeth can grow out of control. The Figure 8 puffer size can be up to 3 inches. In captivity, they can live up to 18 years of age, longer than many four-legged pets.

Do figure 8 puffers eat fish?

What do figure 8 pufferfish eat? All pufferfish are carnivores (meat eaters). Figure 8 pufferfish have two rows of teeth that allow them to crush hard shells to eat mollusks, krill, oysters, and other crustaceans. These teeth never stop growing, so the fish needs to grind them down by munching on hard-shelled foods.

Can a figure 8 puffer live in a 5 gallon tank?

A 5 gallon is recommened, but a 4 should work just fine for one.

Can you keep 2 figure 8 puffers together?

The figure 8 puffer is friendly, personable and entertaining. And it stays small enough to keep a single specimen in a 15-gallon fish aquarium. ... If keeping multiple figure 8 puffers together, it would be best to start them out together as juveniles and let them grow up together.

Can a figure 8 puffer live in a 10 gallon tank?

A 10 gallon with any kind of puffer would not be ideal for any other fish besides the oto. The puffer will attack anything else in the tank. If you are set on the puffer make sure your snail population is strong. Don't go with a figure 8 puffer as mentioned above they need brackish water and a larger tank.

How often do figure 8 puffer fish eat?

Things to remember when feeding your puffer: Feed 1 to 2 times a day, no more than fish will eat in 1 to 2 minutes. Thaw frozen food before feeding.

How big do Amazon puffers get?

With a maximum size of around 3.1 inches (8 cm), Amazon puffers are one of the smaller pufferfish species available in the fish trade.

Are pufferfish friendly?

The main problem with puffers is their behavior; they may look sweet, but many are surprisingly temperamental, while others like to bite chunks out of the fins of slow-moving tankmates. Some species are very tolerant and accommodating while young, but become much more solitary and aggressive as they mature.

Does it hurt a puffer fish to puff up?

Inflating yourself full of water so that your skin is stretched tight can be very painful, especially if your muscles aren't used to it. Even though they sometimes do it just to stretch, puffing up often can be stressful for a puffer. So, it's best if they do it only when they need to.

Why does my puffer fish swim up and down?

Fish exhibit many behaviors that tell us how they are feeling, and glass surfing (also known as pacing) is one of them. This is when fish constantly swim up and down the sides of the aquarium glass. One reason they do this is stress. It could mean they aren't happy in their environment, for one reason or another.

Are figure 8 puffers poisonous?

Re: are figure 8 puffers poisonous

Yes, all pufferfish are toxic when eaten. They have a poison called Tetrodotoxin that is present in the skin and internal organs. This poison is produced by bacterias which are acquired through the foods they eat.

Do Green spotted puffers need brackish water?

Green spotted puffers kept in aquariums require brackish water through most of their lives. In wild conditions, they start in freshwater and migrate to brackish or marine conditions as adults.