puff ID?(solved) Question!!!!!! Please give your input! :)

[hadla]

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EDIT: so since they seem to be stuck at aqua life cause no one wants them I've decided id love to set up a tank for all 4? (I think that's how many they have) so I was wondering if a standard 55 would be ok for them? Would I need to go bigger?

[purplecandle]

Yep, turgidus...I want one!

[bertie 83]

Very nice!

[hadla]

Too bad you're not closer PC! These are at my lfs

[purplecandle]

Too bad you're not closer PC! These are at my lfs

I wish I was closer! ! My last 2 turgidus died

[hadla]

Hmmm if you wanna pay $50 for shipping, they would probably ship them to you! Was looking at their site and that's how much they charge for shipping. x.x

[purplecandle]

I won't ever ship a puffer again, I had a horrible experience that resulted in a dead puffer.

[hadla]

Aw poor puff... I've only had snails shipped to me before... Too worried about the fish to try them

[RTR]

I've even shipped fertile Rainbowfish eggs in Java moss, but timing and weather is critical.

[hadla]

*hip bump*

[nzac]

I had my 4 in a 75, they were not full adults though. they seemed to do well, no apparent fighting/damage. I did have several pieces of driftwood, live plants, and enough hiding spots that they didn't have to see each other much if they didn't want to. 2 of them hung out together most of the time even sharing a hiding spot, the others were just enjoying being left alone in their chosen spots. It's always tough to say how fish would be when adults and hormones kick in so I cannot give that advice but my opinion is you could get by with a 55 if set up properly but I would go 75 at least myself.

[hadla]

Thanks I went in to look at them before coming into work and talked to the guy who took one of them home and was debating on getting a second which would leave me with three... He said he was surprised at how well they got along together in the small 10g at the store for this long (3-4 months) and they almost seem full grown right now. So if he does end up taking one, I'll most likely do a 55 for the remaining three... Unless anyone here wants to add anything? They would be the only inhabitants... I'll put a few Amanos in first and see if they'll live long enough to clean up after the puffs when I add them

[Pufferpunk]

Lots & lots & lots of decor with a cave for each.

[hadla]

Already planned on that! going to get the tank on Tuesday, found a great deal on an acrylic 55 with stand and a filter and light for $120 on craigslist and I can't wait!!!! First ever big tank!

[nzac]

I love seeing the excitement of a 55 being a "big tank".