Puffy Knight?

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hobbes
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Puffy Knight?

Post by hobbes »

Currently my Figure Eight Puffer is in a 29 gallon. He's been with me for quite awhile, more than two months at least.. He's ALMOST an inch and a half (not including tail). He's quite the messy eater like most puffers should be.

So, I was thinking of getting a knight goby to help out with the debris/left overs. Will it work? What do you guys think?
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SkeptikaL
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Post by SkeptikaL »

He will eat what the puff misses, but he will also add more of a bio load than he will take away... So, get him only cuz you want him, not for any practical efficiency purposes...
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Post by OraLacerta »

They can be really pushy/mean too once they get full size, so just keep that in mind and if you do get one provide a lot of cover for your puff should problems arise. Mine hoards food, but he only comes out of hiding during feeding time so my puffs tolerate him :P

Like SkepticaL said, adding another fish won't reduce the bio load, and also you may end up feeding more if one is out-competing the other for food. I think Knights are worth it because they are such clowns.
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Post by Jayhawk »

The figure 8/knight combo is working for me this time (the first time with a big knight didn't work out - the knight was a bully). Look for a smaller knight and I think you'll be better off. I also have a dalmation molly in there, too...all in a 29 gallon like you have.

Eric
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