The Puffer Forum

Aww! Puffers are so cute. I'm glad you picked up a nice pair and things are starting to look better! Maybe they'll even be a mating pair! I know I'm pushing it, but one can always hope. ^_^

they are really cute, and they go every where together, and usually "cuddle" in corners or their favourite sleeping spot. They are only an inch long, so I'm assuming that's way to early to be sexually mature. I understand that getting them to mate and produce offspring is next to impossible, but maybe they are partnering up just in case for down the road when they get to full saltwater. If one looks sick or anything and is still in the corner, the other one will slowly nudge it a little, and snuggle in there too.

I'm glad your puffers are feeling better! Has the ich started to fall off? Did you add more marine salt to cure the ich? Do you think the Parasite Clear worked?

I was thinking that perhaps they don't breed in captivity due to they can not go from fresh to brackish water in our tanks. You know they breed like crazy in the wild or they would not be so common.

My puffers a half inch different in size bought at the same time love to be around each other But they have shown aggression at feeding time or if I am at the tank watching them. Otherwise they sleep together and follow each other around. Over all they seem at peace. Lol, I can't say mine cuddle I hope yours stay loving towards each other.

Little puffers often like to crowd together for safety and security(a "fry" behavior maybe?). I'd watch them for bite marks once they get to 2-3", Shakespeare is much more aggressive now at over 3" than he was at around 2 when I got him.

Nick how big is Shakespeare?

Almost 3.5" now, just under 4 with his tail.