Dwarf Puffer Compatablility

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Re: Dwarf Puffer Compatablility

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RTR wrote:Predators and prey in the same highly limited water volume and swimming space is IMHO & IME, never good or stable.

That is why refugia and/or circulating ranges were developed.
I would of thought 'refugia and or circulating ranges ' , primary use would be for keeping a main display tank clean, but i suppose used for raising fry etc to ....ie keeping predators and potential prey apart ...
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He lives with Chinese algae eaters. They only got moved to his tank because they were too vicious for my other tanks
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yes they can be rather boisterous especially as they get older .........if only lilly could be so accommodating ! lol
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Another thing to consider is that as puffers age they become more aggressive so short term success of 1-2 years may still lead to heart break as the puffer hits sexual maturity and begins attacking his tank mates.
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Re: Dwarf Puffer Compatablility

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+1 to puffykid's comments. Puffers are not short-term fish. To me it is far easier and safer to set for long-term to start off and have it done right from the get-go. Territoriality and aggression really kick in with sexual maturity.

I have felt for a long time that "moving fish up 'as they meed it' is an exercise in stunting the fish."
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