The Puffer Forum

Dwarf puffers are adorable, but tank mates are always tricky. They’re curious and can be nippy, especially with slow or long-finned fish. Many keepers find they do best in a species-only tank, though fast, small fish or hardy shrimp sometimes work in heavily planted setups. A Sanford -style approach...

Dwarf puffers are best treated as a species-only fish, especially in a 20-gallon with three already established. They’re curious and territorial, and even “peaceful” tank mates often end up stressed, fin-nipped, or bullied over time. Shrimp usually don’t last long either once the puffers decide they...