15-20 gallon puffers?

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I had 8 DPs in my 29 and removed 3.

A 20-long won't hold 19 gallons even with nothing else in there. I don't remember the numbers, but it is less I pretty sure, maybe 17.something?
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oh ok...so we're talking 4-5 dwarfs..
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I have 14 DP's together at the moment :21:
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haha I know, must be awesome!
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The tank has the nick name of the 'Mosquito tank' as they all buzz round the front especially at feeding time.
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aww very cute
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Puffs are like bees, they swarm :twisted:
<80 gal> 2 GSPs & a Ceylon!
<75 gal> 3 Figure 8s & 1 Butterlfy Goby
<75 gal> *Empty*
<55 gal> 3 Gymnothorax polyuranodon (FW eel)
<30 long> Pair of Lorteti's & Irrubesco's, 1 DP, Endlers Livebearers, Clown Pleco, Royal Pleco, 2 Bumblebee Cats
<20 long> 4 Flounders
<4 gal> 2 Sparkling Gouramis & 3 ottos heavily planted

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Post by Tommy »

sorry i meant a 20 high. i think this tank will be a breeder, salt, dwarf puffer, or nothing. so 4-6 dwarf puffers is good?
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Post by Jayhawk »

I think 4-6 would be good in your tank.

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Post by Tommy »

thanks for the help guys.
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Post by Tihsho »

Np, glad to help.
<80 gal> 2 GSPs & a Ceylon!
<75 gal> 3 Figure 8s & 1 Butterlfy Goby
<75 gal> *Empty*
<55 gal> 3 Gymnothorax polyuranodon (FW eel)
<30 long> Pair of Lorteti's & Irrubesco's, 1 DP, Endlers Livebearers, Clown Pleco, Royal Pleco, 2 Bumblebee Cats
<20 long> 4 Flounders
<4 gal> 2 Sparkling Gouramis & 3 ottos heavily planted

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anytime
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Post by Tommy »

lol, thanks a bunch. i will be back for some more questions while setting up the tank.
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Don't be affraid to ask if you have any questions. Were all here to help and learn.
<80 gal> 2 GSPs & a Ceylon!
<75 gal> 3 Figure 8s & 1 Butterlfy Goby
<75 gal> *Empty*
<55 gal> 3 Gymnothorax polyuranodon (FW eel)
<30 long> Pair of Lorteti's & Irrubesco's, 1 DP, Endlers Livebearers, Clown Pleco, Royal Pleco, 2 Bumblebee Cats
<20 long> 4 Flounders
<4 gal> 2 Sparkling Gouramis & 3 ottos heavily planted

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Post by Tommy »

thanks, thats what a forum is for. im glad this is a nice one with nice people.
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