fahaka puffer biotope with tankmates project

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fahaka puffer biotope with tankmates project

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I'd like to try a biotope for a fahaka puffer fish one day in a large tank 180 gallon +.

If anyone knows what fish are native to the fahaka puffers natural environment? Are the are any african cichlids that dwell in the fahakas homeland? I wonder if any of the mbuna type or rock dwelling species could co exist in a large fahaka tank. id imagine if enough rocks and caves for a shoal of african cichlids was provided they could co exist with a large fahaka.

Any input is appreciated.
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even if we narrowed down which fish a fahaka most associated itself with in the wild by distance and times, any fish is liable to get bitten from a fahaka come the right time. the fahaka will try and bite. any bite could be an instant death or an eventual death as a consequence of a bite from the teeth like beak it uses for defense. offense, curiosity and im sure other reasons. Although, I did find somewhat success with a rainbow shark. the rainbows tend to remain hidden, and scavange for food like scraps from a crawfish. they are really fast and seem to be aware of the puffers threat. if the rainbow is having an off day he may be half eaten in one nip.
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Even with a mega-sized tank & a ton of hiding places, if the fahaka is a killer, nothing will stop it from eating it's tankmates.
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I think I may try a SAP biotope and wait until I want to dedicate a very large tank for a solo fahaka. Thanks for the replies. I understand that the fahakas can pretty much pick off any tankmate as they will be at the top of the food chain.
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Saps don't work in a community tank trust me. You will be putting them through the stress of dentistry monthly. Not good for fish or you
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