🐡 Figure Eight Pufferfish Dichotomyctere ocellatus
Compact Size • Brackish • Snail-Eating Predator
 
📋 The Figure Eight Pufferfish (Dichotomyctere ocellatus) is a small, colorful puffer recognized by the distinctive yellow “8-shaped” patterns on its back. Unlike its larger cousin, the Green Spotted Puffer, this species remains smaller and more manageable, making it a popular choice for smaller brackish aquariums.
Though generally less aggressive than other puffers, the Figure Eight is still territorial and best kept alone or with fast, robust brackish fish. Like all puffers, it requires a diet of hard-shelled foods to wear down its continuously growing teeth.
 
💡 Highlights
🎱 Figure Eight Markings – Yellow-black patterns on the back
🌊 Brackish Specialist – Thrives in low-salinity aquariums
⚡ Territorial – Semi-aggressive, best alone or with careful tank mates
🐌 Crunchy Diet – Needs snails and crustaceans for dental health
✅ Compact Size – Reaches only 10 cm