The Puffer Forum

Got it.
...if we want puffers, we'll get another tank and keep it/them alone.

Thanks for the help,
-Erica

Your reply taken with BoxerMom's = don't get a puffer.

Let's start over:
Has anyone had success with ANY puffer in a community tank with ANY non-puffer fish? If so, please post some guidance about kinds of fish, tank size, conditions, etc.

Thanks,
-Erica

Okay. I guess I'll skip the puffer for this tank, then.

Thanks for the help,
-Erica

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