The Puffer Forum

I bought one early July and he spent the first week hiding. He's always out now looking for food. Most fish hide when stressed or put in a new tank.

So far, the only species that was an issue was a Senegal Bichir that I had to remove after a couple of days. Noticed a few bite marks on his fins and could tell he was visibly stressed. The other fish are doing great though. The Microctenopoma were in a 30 gal before and have never looked better sin...

I can't see spines being an issue unless the Fahaka can swallow them whole. I've fed my Fahaka full grown crayfish that would most likely do more damage. I'm definitely not worried about the Ctenopoma hurting the Puffer. Right now, the fish live in relative harmony. Helpful at picking up loose chunk...

The fish in his tank are doing great now. They don't hide, they eat right beside him, often picking pieces of crayfish or snail that fly off as he eats. They are exhibiting no signs of stress. If he manages to catch one and eat one, I don't mind as I see no difference morally or philosophically betw...

New to this group and to keeping a Puffer Bought a quarter sized Fahaka this July. They grow so fast. I've attached a video of my Fahaka in his tank Currently in a 105 gallon with 5x Microctenopoma congicum and 1 Leopard Ctenopoma :) He definitely rules the tank. Also, I'm aware he's most likely goi...