Ceylon puffer tank size
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Ceylon puffer tank size
Hello, i'm looking in to the possibility of getting a ceylon puffer for a spare 40 gallon tank I have. I've read about a lot and it seems 40 gallon is generally considered fine as a minimum tank size, I'm just a little unsure wether the dimensions would be okay for one as it's 48" long, 16" tall but only 12" wide. Do you think this tank would be suitable? Thanks.
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
That size is OK but whenever you get that fish up to marine & add live rock, it may get a little more cramped.
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
You can "uncramp" that space easily by setting up a large sump and moving some of your LR into it. Something to keep in mind for when you make the trip down marine lane.
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
Yeah I was thinking the same thing Pufferpunk. I think I'm going to get a blue spotted toby instead.
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
Great decision, you won't be sorry!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
You should also check out a valentini. I love mine. It always swims up to greet me every time I walk by.
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
Valentini's are great too, Had one years ago, was one of my favourites
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
Are Ceylon full marine or brackish?
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
High brackish or full marine.
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lorteti
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Re: Ceylon puffer tank size
I think it would prefer a 55g though.
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"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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