thanks for the advice guys i think im just going to go with one of the small gsp in my 38 ill show some pictures of my set up and my new fish in a couple of weeks when i get everything in order for him and get one.
jeff
most aggressive puffer?
Re: most aggressive puffer?
Still need to go with the fahaka if you're willing to switch to a larger tank once it gets too big for your 55 gal
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Re: most aggressive puffer?
Definately read through all the various species available to you.
The lurkers are probably the biggest "hunters", but as was said, most puffers are not naturally fish eaters and will not get the nutrients they need on a feeder-only diet. Of course, you also have the issues of introducing parasites and diseases, and puffers are notoriously delicate when it comes to those things. But there are plenty of other, healthier things you can feed them, and still get the "thrill" of watching them hunt and attack. If you do want to feed an occasional feeder, at the very least, make sure it has been quarentined and is healthy, or breed your own (mollies, guppies and endlers are all good choices).
But anyways, my point was, a gsp will eat food, but it won't really be the same as say one of the freshwater lurker species that will track down and lunge out and attack.. but the other bonus to a GSP is they'll actually be out swimming around and interesting to watch. The lurkers spend most of their time doing just that.. lurking, and only move around to attack. So make sure you are getting what you want, and can set up for what they need. They are all dirty fish that need a lot of very, very clean water.
The lurkers are probably the biggest "hunters", but as was said, most puffers are not naturally fish eaters and will not get the nutrients they need on a feeder-only diet. Of course, you also have the issues of introducing parasites and diseases, and puffers are notoriously delicate when it comes to those things. But there are plenty of other, healthier things you can feed them, and still get the "thrill" of watching them hunt and attack. If you do want to feed an occasional feeder, at the very least, make sure it has been quarentined and is healthy, or breed your own (mollies, guppies and endlers are all good choices).
But anyways, my point was, a gsp will eat food, but it won't really be the same as say one of the freshwater lurker species that will track down and lunge out and attack.. but the other bonus to a GSP is they'll actually be out swimming around and interesting to watch. The lurkers spend most of their time doing just that.. lurking, and only move around to attack. So make sure you are getting what you want, and can set up for what they need. They are all dirty fish that need a lot of very, very clean water.
