Any puffers that can live in a 35 gallon?

sassiegemstone · Post by **sassiegemstone** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:27 pm

I'm am considering purchasing another marine puffer to put in another 35 gallon tank that someone just gave me.

I am not sure what type of marine puffers that will not outgrow a 35 gallon tank.

I want a marine puffer that is hardy.

I cannot fit another big tank into any of my rooms.

Have a 75 gal on order for my Boxfish

Phaedrus · Post by **Phaedrus** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:47 pm

I think at 35g you'd be better off with something else.

A GSP would do well in that tank and does go from FW up to marine.

sassiegemstone · Post by **sassiegemstone** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:34 pm

I want one that is colorful and active. I just wish I could figure out one that would be compatible with my Spiny Boxfish.

Phaedrus · Post by **Phaedrus** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:53 pm

GSP are colourful and active :p

OraLacerta · Post by **OraLacerta** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:23 pm

I agree with Phaedrus, you're not going to be able to cram anything into that tank as far as SW goes unless you're interested in a GSP... Otherwise FW or BW are your only real options if you have to go with puffs.

A ceylon might work, but 40 minimum is really the best for them. However, if your 35 gallon is the same dimensions as mine, I think a Ceylon would be really happy all by itself in that tank. Mine's about 14" deep, 17" tall, and 35" wide I believe.

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:42 pm

You guys are suggesting GSP's, but there are also toby's. They get smaller than a GSP. I prefer larger tanks for all of my puffers though.

OraLacerta · Post by **OraLacerta** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:36 am

I didn't know that. Thanks for correcting us Lisa.

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:45 am

No correction! Just an addition

OraLacerta · Post by **OraLacerta** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:31 am

What is the recommended tank size for a toby (are all Tobies small)?

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:34 am

They range from 4-5.5". Technically one could live it's life in a 35-gallon, but they are much different fish in larger (60 plus) tanks. Very active and inquisitive.

edit: My plus sign wouldn't work, lol.

OraLacerta · Post by **OraLacerta** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:36 am

Ok, good to know- there isn't too much info on the pufferlist on SW puffs.
Thanks Lisa

sassiegemstone · Post by **sassiegemstone** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:03 pm

I forgot about the Toby's. I should have thought of the Valenti

Is a Toby compatible with a Boxfish?

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Any puffers that can live in a 35 gallon?

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