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Ocellated Puffer
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The ocellated puffer is a rare brackish puffer from Malaysia that grows to six inches and is docile enough for a large brackish community tank or as a pet fish. Ocellated puffers have not been bred in captivity and require frozen or live foods. These fish may be conditioned to freshwater - slowly.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Leiodon cutcutia |
| Origin | South and Southeast Asia |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Adult Size | Up to 6" |
| Lifespan | 10+ years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods, snails) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Group Size | Single |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: These puffers live in fresh water when young but do best in slightly salty (brackish) water as they mature. Give them rocks, plants and good filtration.
Feeding: Puffers need meaty foods and usually won't eat flake. Feed frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp once a day. They also enjoy small snails, which help keep their teeth trimmed.
Tankmates: Puffers nip fins and are best kept alone or with their own kind.
Good to know: Ocellated puffers have a dark eye-spot on each side and are calmer than many other puffers.
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