Hi all,
I am new to this community as well as to puffer fish. I have no set up right now, but I'm looking for a small freshwater set up, probably with just one puffer. I don't think I want dwarf puffers, preferably something larger and that is noticeably puffed up when he/she decides to do so. Also, I don't think I could go any larger than a 20 gallon tank; it will have to go in my room in my apartment.
Do you guys have any suggestions on a nice set up with one nice sized puffer? And also suggestions on the type of puffer that could live comfortably in a 20 gallon tank would be great. As I said I am completely new to puffers, so I am all ears. I have recently become very interested in them, and watching them feed is amazing.
Thanks guys!
completely new to puffers
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Re: completely new to puffers
You posted this twice; you should remove the other one.
I am sure these aren't all the choices, but it's quite a few. They all fit into a 20 gallon and are freshwater (so long as I didn't make any posting mistakes).
You do not want a puffer to puff. It's a sign of stress (occasionally they practice just because but it's rare).
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28652
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28630
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28880
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28883
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28882
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28881
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28871
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28870
I am sure these aren't all the choices, but it's quite a few. They all fit into a 20 gallon and are freshwater (so long as I didn't make any posting mistakes).
You do not want a puffer to puff. It's a sign of stress (occasionally they practice just because but it's rare).
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28652
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28630
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28880
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28883
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28882
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28881
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28871
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28870
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Re: completely new to puffers
you are also restricted to what you LFS can obtain
It is a big list but your LFS has a short one
It is a big list but your LFS has a short one
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Re: completely new to puffers
+1 to both above. Remember to properly cycle the tank when you get it, before you buy a puffer. Also lots of interesting decor and over filtration are very important. Welcome to the forum.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly