In your opinion: how many dwarves in a 10 gallon?

[genevieve]

I've read the library articles many times, I just want to hear some different view points. I was planning on getting two?

[moh]

From my research so far, it should be 5 gallons for the first DP and 3 for each additional. So 2 would max your tank capacity. Best bet would be 2 females.

[genevieve]

I realize that from a bioload standpoint, two in a 10 gallon would be a sensible limit. But would it be better for their quality of life to have one?

My F8 lives alone.

[Hillehaus]

It certainly wouldn't hurt quality of life to have a singleton. It would eliminate any aggression issued for certain. I had 2 in a 10 for a couple years with no problems. They didn't seem to have aggression issues and both turned out to be males. Its hit or miss, really. I will say this though, you wont have any less enjoyment out of keeping a single than you would keeping two. A single 1" DP certainly has more than enough personality to fill a 10g.

[Pufferpunk]

library/puffer-care/alone-but-not-lonel ... fers-solo/

[genevieve]

library/puffer-care/alone-but-not-lonel ... fers-solo/

Pufferpunk, what's your personal opinion on the subject of dwarf puffers and cohabitation? Do you agree entirely with the author of the article who says dwarves are somewhat of an exception?

[hadla]

I've had as many as 9 in my 10g at one point but I don't recommend it! It was only because it was impossible for me to leave my lfs empty handed once I saw those adorable faces!

[hadla]

Also just my opinion but I think some dps like "safety in numbers!" They seem braver if they're not alone

[genevieve]

I got two and one is getting bullied. I'm going to take the bullied one back.

[Hillehaus]

I'd personally go with 1 or 3. 2 seemed to be a recipe for one of them getting their @#% kicked regularly in the tanks I've owned.

@Hadla: I've noticed that as well. When I owned 2 it was bad news. When I owned 3 they were a crew that fed, slept, swam, and hunted together.

[moh]

Opinions for me, please.. how many dwarf puffers and how many otos in a 20 gallon high planted tank (going to at least attempt to plant live plants)

[Pufferpunk]

3 of each.

[moh]

Do u think 4 dps / 3 otos is too much? Wanted 4 and 4 but aqadvisor says thats an overstock and I wanted an understock

[Pufferpunk]

I'm sorry, I read 20g. 2 females in a 10g are best. Otos like to be in groups, so 3 would be OK.

[moh]

I have a 20 gallon, the original poster has a 10 gallon. Sorry, I kinda hijacked the post since Ive started sooo many new posts in the last month I didnt wanna start another new one with the same kind of subject. Aqadvisor actually says 4 puffers and 4 otos would be around 83%.. but dont wanna push the limit though.