Instead I have this beaut set up (below). 200 litre with sand and live plants. External canister filtration.
I would have loved a fahaka but as it can't live permanently in here would have to make a promise to myself to get an even bigger tank if went this route. Not unfeasible but it lead me to looking at other species.
This lead to me falling in love with Tetraodon schoutedeni. I can't tell you why I think because I adore the spotting pattern and proper stubby body. Bonus that there appear to be reports of a lesser aggressive nature. I've put out feelers, one source has come back but now need to contend with myself if can drop a fair chunk of money on one fish. (If I waited until April potentially have a bonus that would pick one up easily enough).
In case the possibility of this falls through either due to not being able to order or money, considering other fresh water options. Wanting a partial community so not looking for lurkers. Understand having kept puffers in the past they can be rogue aggressive blips no matter the species and prepared for that.
So if the above does not happen the only other two options can foresee are:
SAPS or Irrubesco
Thoughts and experiences would be appreciated. Even if its a hold out for that dream puffer its worth it!
SAPS - concerns teeth trimming. For a 200 litre with some fast moving fish with this option at least a trio of them?
Irrubesco not lorterti - these actually seem rather cute and more nocturnal. recommended with fast movers? singletons or pairs?
Having lurked through forum yet so will do so now
