Hello I am new, I previously owned a F8 Puffer and now want to get a puffer for my child.
After I get done with my 55 planted I want to setup a 20gal planted puffer tank for my 11 year old girl. She loves puffers and since I am NOT going to do a saltwater in the near future I figured a fw version would be good.
What plants can I use and if any what other fish (just a few) can I add to the tank. I know pufferes can get a little agitated with other fish.
Aqueon 55
Eheim Aquaball (for circulation)
24" Cf Dual 130w (2x65W)
2x 65W compact fluorescent lamps / Supports 2x Bluemoon LED
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20gal Planted Puffer tank
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Re: 20gal Planted Puffer tank
It would really depend on the variety of fresh-water puffer you choose for the tank. Several of my cousins would fare quite well in an aquarium of that volume, but they are not varieties known for their tolerance of intruders upon their protected territories, so other fish are likely out of the question.
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Re: 20gal Planted Puffer tank
it all depends on what your LFS can obtain... different puffers tolerate different tank mates 
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Re: 20gal Planted Puffer tank
You got some pretty good advise on MFK. Just one more thing: library/puffers-in-focus/sexing-carinot ... rf-puffer/
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