New pea puffer/dwarf puffer set up advice?

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pattersonbear
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New pea puffer/dwarf puffer set up advice?

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Hi all, I'm new to the forum but not new to fishkeeping. Sorry, long post ahead. Skip to the end for a summary
I have always wanted a pea puffer and I think I am going to set up a tank now. It is a five gallon tank (Aqueon Minibow 5 gallon kit) and a preset heater for 78 degrees. I posted this on fishore as well but I didn't get a response. What do I need to know? I am planning on fishless cycling, and establishing a pest snail colony in the tank before I put the puffer in. It will be a single puffer. I am using gravel and fake plants ad overdecorating, and I will do large weekly water changes. I am planning on feeding mainly freeze dried foods if possible (bloodworms, mysis and daphnia), and maybe setting up a vinegar eel culture. What am I missing? Are they hard to keep? What should I know before starting?

Summary: I want to set up a single pea puffer in a five gallon. What do I need to know?
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Re: New pea puffer/dwarf puffer set up advice?

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They are extremely easy to keep, although mine only eat live food. Spoiled brats!
Here's some great info on them!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/pufferf ... 8359027398
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