Hi All,
I'm a NooB but have always loved puffers! Was thinking of purchasing a spotted puffer; however, preliminary research indicates that they require brackish or salt water as they mature.
Which types of puffers are best suited to fresh water? (Tried the Puffer Pedia but it currently seems to be down.)
Since this is all new to me, prefer to keep it simple.
Smaller PF breeds are preferred so I can utilize a smaller tank. More active fish are preferred if any of the hardier PF breeds fall under that heading.
Do you already have an aquarium you plan to use? That would help narrow down what freshwater puffers would be best.
Keep in mind that the smaller tank you have, the harder it will be to keep the water parameters balanced. If you are new to keeping fish, a larger tank is better, I think. If you are new to puffers, but you've had a lot of experience keeping other fish in thriving conditions, then you'd have more options.
I have an Auriglobus Modestus, a freshwater species, in a 55 gallon. He's is alone, other than some guppies that he completely ignores (that will definitely not always be the case). Personally, I think at least a 30 gallon breeder (long) tank is good for a Modestus. But, mine sure loves his 55g! He's been one happy, healthy, active puffer for the 5+ years I've had him now.
I agree that the puffer encyclopedia will help you out when it's back up.
Thanks, Dinsdale. I have either a 5 or 10 gallon tank so the Dwarf Puffer makes the most sense, although I'm already dreaming of getting a larger tank to accommodate a larger breed down the road
