HELP. Buying a DPF

[lj.jtl]

So, I am new to the world of puffer fish. I am buying a DPF from my local Exotic Pet Store. Now, they have a few fish that should be freshwater listed as brackish water and this concerns me. When I called to ask about ordering they assured me that the DPF would do much better in a brackish water tank. But based on all of the research I’ve done everything that I have purchased is for a freshwater setup and I’m concerned that my DPF will arrive in my care unwell. Is there something I should do to better acclimate the tank for their arrival? Should I keep its tank brackish or freshwater? I know brackish water helps control certain ailments but aren’t DPF supposed to be strictly freshwater? Any and all advice is welcome!!! Thank you!

[Pufferpunk]

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[lj.jtl]

I read the whole article and it literally doesn’t say anything about brackish water. I know DPF are freshwater fish. But the store I am considering buying from has them in brackish water. That article didn’t bring any clarity or answer my original question or concern…

[Pufferpunk]

I'll bet they are only in "salted" water at the store. Ask them what specific gravity they are in & what kind of salt. Then I can give you better info on acclimating.
How many are you planning on purchasing? What size tank? Is it cycled?

[lj.jtl]

Yeah, I can ask. The store I am getting them from orders them in from a supplier and they weren’t very keen on answering my questions. I am only purchasing one. And am going to be keeping it in a 5 gallon tank. Yes it is cycled.

[lj.jtl]

I asked the questions you told me to. I honestly doubt they will even get back to me. I think I’m better off waiting for them to be back in stock online and ordering them from a supplier online.

[Pufferpunk]

Did you read in that article about them doing much better in groups of 6 or more?