"Figure 8" puffers

◎ Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
│ Size: 6–8 cm
⌬ Temperature: 24–28 °C
∷ pH: 7–8
⋄ Diet: Snails (essential for tooth wear), crustaceans, mussels, worms, frozen and live
⌁ Lifespan: Approximately 5–8 years
≣ Lifestyle: Solitary or in small groups (in very large tanks)
⊕ Compatibility: Territorial and nippy. Ideally kept in a species-specific tank. Can injure or kill other fish by nipping fins. Avoid slow-moving fish, those with long fins, or very calm species. Brackish water species (recommended density 1.005–1.010 as adults). Requires hiding places, structured decor, efficient filtration, and appropriate diet to prevent tooth overgrowth.