Is this an Adequate pufferfish habitat?

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porklord78
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Is this an Adequate pufferfish habitat?

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For 2 years now I have owned a porcupine pufferfish by the name of Lord Pork ( or Porky for short). He is hands down one of the best pets I have ever had. So far it’s been pretty smooth sailing when it’s come to Porky. Besides if you count the times he’s gotten hole in the head and ick and I didn’t know what to do due to lack of experience. I’ve grown to love my little guy and have read a lot to help me understand how to care for him better. I currently am keeping him in a 125 gallon tank with a salinity level of 1.017 and it is working pretty well. I use a submerged 75g pump with a dial to allow me to put more or less oxygen into the water. I am going to put up some pictures to see if you guys think this is enough to keep my lil guy happy!
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Re: Is this an Adequate pufferfish habitat?

Post by Pufferpunk »

I would suggest raising the SG to 1.020 and adding a protein skimmer.
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Thanks
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Re: Is this an Adequate pufferfish habitat?

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At that point, you can add live rock at 1/5-2 lbs/gal. Make caves & swim-throughs for him.
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Re: Is this an Adequate pufferfish habitat?

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A 125-gallon tank is a decent size for a porcupine puffer, especially if he's still not fully grown. The main things I'd pay attention to are water quality, stable salinity, and making sure he has enough open swimming space in addition to hiding spots. One thing that stands out is the salinity of 1.017, which is a bit lower than typical full marine conditions. If Porky is healthy and thriving that's great, but I'd be interested to know if there's a specific reason you're keeping it there. Post some photos of the setup and I'm sure people can give more detailed feedback. Always nice to see a well-loved puffer!
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