29G recos

[jpayers]

29G planted with rock work. Probably just be a species only tank so no tank mates. Would prefer freshwater as the plants do better in there. What do ya'll reco?

Thanks,
Joe

[Raphael]

Welcome to the forum. What fish are you planning on putting there?

[jpayers]

Don't know. That is why I'm here. I want some type of puffer or puffers. Just need recos. Either want a couple of dwarf puffers or 1 larger species that will do well in a 29.

Thanks,
Joe

[crazyforpuffs]

In a 29 gallon - they are many FW puffer choices. Just about any listed on the http://www.pufferlist.com - except for Suvatti and Palembang (as they get too big).

Depends on what is available to you also.

[Pufferpunk]

I think a suvattii would be fine in a 29g. JMO

[jpayers]

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. Really there isn't anything available. I'll have to order whatever I decide on. I'm just looking for something interesting and different from my other tanks.

Thanks,
Joe

[RTR]

With a 30x12" footprint, that should be enough space for that lurker. While 36x12" is what I would use long-term, the 29 is pretty good for that fish.

Dwarf puffers like more plants than rocks, but a 29 is a great DP tank (I happen to have one, with a couple of Otocinclus cats and some Amano shrimp - but those are iffy with some DPs).

I would not keep more than two South American Puffers in there, and would be sure there was good current with them, more important for them than the earlier two mentioned.

[The Fisherman]

after reading this post, i think i changed my mind, and instead of getting 3 SAPS for my 29g, i will see if my LFS will order a Suvatti.

I just had a few questions, if i understand correctly, i would have to have a 6" deep sand substrate?? that sounds a little weird to me, becasue that would only leave 12" of tank space. And i will either be using RO water mixed with my well water, or using RO water treated with Roright.

the only other concern i have about a suvatti is the cost. how much do these things cost??

[Feathers&Fins]

$30.50 @ aquariumfish.net; livestock is healthy; info is lacking

$28.95 @ fish2u.com; no experience with

sales@fishyfishy.net; The people are great; email for prices and availability

[The Fisherman]

Ive been researching the suvatti, and i think if the price isnt too much, i will get one. I just have a few more concerns: I know it depends on the actual specimen, but what are other peoples experiences with the aggression twoards the owner of a suvatti? i have a bleeding disorder called hemophelia, wich bacically means that my blood doesnt really clot. so i would keep bleeding if i got a nasty wound.

What type of, and how deep of a subtrate should i use?

I will be using a emperor 280 bio-wheel filter, and possibly a UG filter, if i dont use sand. If i do end up using sand, iwill put live plants in there.