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whats the minimum tank size for a valentini puffer.
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I think 30 gallons.
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I agree, 30 gallons as a minimun. It's probably better if the tank is long rather than deep. Mine likes to zoom back and forth so it feels like there is more room than there really is.
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would a 20 work.
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Absolutely.
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thats great because i just got a 20 with a filter and everything. i just need to decorate it. should i have lots of hiding places and can they live with some corals.
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im not so sure i what a valentini anymore because i looked at some ohter tobies and the papua(n) caught my eye. any recomendations.
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The Paupan Toby is beautiful.
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Did you look up the minimum tank size recomendations for these fish in our Pufferpedia?
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Are we talking about a 20 gallon tank? I wouldnt keep any saltwater puffer in less than 40 gallons in my opinion. They are just too active and would get very bored in a small tank.
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yeah i looked at the minimum tanks sizes. im getting a valintini puffer and he will be upgraded into a 30 when it cycles.
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hopefully or it will have to be the 25.
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how fast do they grow. could it last in a 20 for 6 months until i move
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It could but honestly you should just wait. It will be much much easier for you and the puffer.
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