New porcupine puffer
New porcupine puffer
Hello my name is Tyler, I've had a 30 gallon reef tank with all LEDs for a while now so I know some bout salt water, cleaning and treating the water...but I just recently set up a 60 gallon predator that is cycling now. And am hoping to get a younger porcupine puffer for the tank. I am aware they are messy eaters and need frequent water changes. I may even set up a 40 gallon sump for more water volume to the tank. But being new to puffers I just wanted to ask the experts if they think my well taken care of 60 gallon will make a happy home for a porcupine puffer? Lookin forward to hearing advice from anyone willing to help! Thanks!!!
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sgtmyers88
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Re: New porcupine puffer
Welcome! It is said that a porky puff needs a minimum of 120 gallons. Ideally 180 would be preferred. If you havent got the porky yet can we convince you to get a Green Spotted Puffer? That tank would be ideal for him as they dont get as big as a porky would. Otherwise it would be good to plan on an eventual upgrade.
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Re: New porcupine puffer
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I agree 100%, it needs 2x that water volume. With 2lbs LT/g, there's not going to be very much water volume left for him.
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