question about T. Fluviatilis

[breezer-4u]

Hi there!

I have a question about T. Fluviatilis.

A have two, 15 gallons tanks..

(i also have a 150 gallon tank with discus)

And i am planning for years to also keep Puffer fish.

The only species my LFS could me supply with was the fluviatillis.
Are the very agressive, because its hard to find any info on it.

And how much water do the need per fish?

I was thinking about making a couple of hiding spaces in it..

maybe you guys can help me out?

Greetz,

Peter

[lisalisa]

They, like any other puffer are aggressive, suited to species tanks or singe specimen per tank. They need a minimum of 30 gallons per fish, as they grow to 8 inches. Check out http://www.pufferlist.com for more info, or search the forums.

[RTR]

The 30 gallon minimum suggested is for GSPs. I would upgrade that for the potentially larger, although usually a bit milder, Ceylons (T.fluviatilis) due to increased mass of the fish. Perhaps 35-40gallons each. Larger is always better and generally easier with puffers.

[lisalisa]

I was quoting 30 for PufferList. Bigger is always better!

[Pufferpunk]

Yes, please check the Puffer List, as I would be surprised that the puffers at that shop are labled properly--probably nigroviridis.

[breezer-4u]

Tnx Guys, you really helped me out!!

I also found some mini puffers nearby!!

I think thats an better option then the nigriviridis i guess!

Tnx for the info on the subject!!

[lisalisa]

yes, dwarf puffers are a much better choice. With lots of plants and 3-4 puffers, your tank will look great!

[Pufferpunk]

DPs are a much better "starter" puffer.