{"product_id":"figure-8-puffer-dichotomyctere-ocellatus","title":"Figure 8 Puffer (Dichotomyctere ocellatus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Figure 8 Puffer (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDichotomyctere ocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is one of the most recognizable small puffers in the aquarium hobby, named for the looping black markings across its back that often resemble the number eight. Its bright yellow-green coloration, bold patterning, constantly moving eyes, and unusual swimming style give this fish an incredible amount of personality for its size. You may also recognize this species by its older scientific name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetraodon biocellatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is still commonly used throughout the aquarium trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really makes the Figure 8 Puffer special, though, is its behavior. These are intelligent, curious fish that spend much of the day inspecting rocks, wood, substrate, and anything else that changes within their environment. Many quickly learn where food comes from and will begin following their keeper along the aquarium glass at feeding time. It's difficult to keep one for very long without beginning to recognize its individual habits and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Figure 8 Puffer is best suited to an aquarist who wants to build an aquarium around the needs of the fish rather than simply add another species to an existing community. Proper salinity, excellent water quality, a thoughtfully structured environment, and a diet that includes hard-shelled foods are important parts of long-term care. For the aquarist willing to provide those things, few freshwater or brackish aquarium fish offer quite the same combination of intelligence, curiosity, and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":53289195864431,"sku":"PufferFigureEight01","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Fish","offer_id":53289195897199,"sku":"PufferFigureEight03","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/products\/figure-8-puffer-dichotomyctere-ocellatus","provider":"Aquatic Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}