The Puffer Forum

Hi,

There seems to be some discussion about whether or not a small group of SAP (say 3) would be ok in a 29 gallon tank. Thoughts?

I am setting up a 29 and am looking for non nocturnal or hiding options. Thanks!

I kept a trio in a 36G which though bigger isn't really by much. A trio should be fine; they may get bored if the footprint of the tank is small though: is this a 29G long, or tall? Long is better. They are frantic, avid, active, swimmers and will need and use every inch of the space you give them.

Plant it up well, give it lots of current, and you should have some happy puffers.

A 29g holds only 25, so that's an 11g difference. I wouldn't try them in the 29. A better option might be figure 8s or dwarf puffers. Red-eyed and irrubescos are also nice. You could even have an Abei.

It's a 29 high so it sounds like that won't work. Back to Pufferpedia....

Thanks for the help!