50L for Tetraodon biocellatus??

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50L for Tetraodon biocellatus??

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hello!!! info from the pufferpedia say thar Tetraodon biocellatus fig8 minimum tanksise is 50L... isent that a bit smal? my lfk have fig8 (7-8cm) and the are vary aktive...

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Re: 50L for Tetraodon biocellatus??

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yeah thats the absolute minimum for a F8, a bigger tank would be great for them
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Re: 50L for Tetraodon biocellatus??

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okej good to know, thanks
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Re: 50L for Tetraodon biocellatus??

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It's about 13 US gallons so a little on the small side, all depends on the footprint of the tank as long as there there is adequate swimming room and you keep a close eye to make sure the nitrates dont get too high and do big water changes accordingly it could work for you. If that becomes a little too much then look at a bigger tank so you can space out your maintenance a bit more.
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