Colomesus asellus and Figure 8

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Snowevil
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Colomesus asellus and Figure 8

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Hello

I have a question.

Is it possible to maintain three asellus Colomesus with a small figure 8 in a 40 gallon tank ?

(80 cm long x 35 cm wide x 55 cm high)

Sorry for writing, I am from Spain.

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Re: Colomesus asellus and Figure 8

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No because they require different water types. Amazon puffers are freshwater fish , f8 are brackish for starters. Plus puffers should not really be mixed
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Re: Colomesus asellus and Figure 8

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Thank you!
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I wouldn't consider 40 gallons to be adequate room for 3 South American puffers alone, either. They really do swim a LOT!
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Re: Colomesus asellus and Figure 8

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I agree--a 55g would be much better!
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Re: Colomesus asellus and Figure 8

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Ok

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I read online, I might be wrong, but the rule on there is 29g per amazon puffer
Hopefully the helps! :D freshpuffer1
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Re: Colomesus asellus and Figure 8

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This thread is from 2016
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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