First time puffer owner

aquaalic · Post by **aquaalic** » Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:25 pm

Hi all, I've been keeping freshwater community tanks for over a decade, but just ordered a trio of dwarf puffers for an established, cycled, dirt planted 15 gallon tank. I've got plenty of pond (bladder) snails in my community planted tank, frozen bloodworms & frozen brine shrimp to offer them. Tank set for ~75 F, neutral pH. It's a jungle of rotala, I have to trim back frequently. Any advice on how to acclimate when they arrive? Being shipped UPS overnight soon.

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:35 pm

Welcome!
Same as any other fish, float bag, open bag, add 1/2 cup water every 10 minutes 3x & pour thru a net to add the fish to the tank.
They're shoaling species--best in groups of 6 or more.
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waterpuppy · Post by **waterpuppy** » Tue May 10, 2022 11:38 pm

Curious as to the net part. I've read and been told not to net puffs as during transition they can suck in air. I don't have experience with dwarf puffers though. Are they different?

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Fri May 13, 2022 1:12 pm

All puffers are the same in that respect.

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