New, need advice

The forum for puffers that either live or start in brackish biotopes: GSPs, F8s, Ceylons & more.
Post Reply
My HD PVR
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 389
Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:46 pm
Gender: Male
Location (country): Maryland

New, need advice

Post by My HD PVR »

Hey, I just joined a minute ago :D and I currently have a 29 gallon, most likely upgrading to a 55-93 not exactly sure which at the moment. These WILL NOT be saltwater tanks, and I am not exactly interested in Dwarfs, so I am pretty curious on what puffers would suit me! Thanks.
Noobs, it takes one to know one.
Top
My HD PVR
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 389
Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:46 pm
Gender: Male
Location (country): Maryland

Re: New, need advice

Post by My HD PVR »

I will make it brackish if its too hard to keep up a freshwater with a puffer in it!
Noobs, it takes one to know one.
Top
User avatar
J-P
Former Staff Member
Posts: 5626
Joined: Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:21 am
Gender: Male
Location (country): Japan
Location: Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

Re: New, need advice

Post by J-P »

take a look at the care requirements of the various puffers here:

ug.php/v/PufferPedia/

Obviously, there are far more listed than what you will be able to obtain, but at least you can research them first before buying; which is excellent.

Welcome to the forum.
if you follow me, you avoid stepping in the crap that I just did...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZR55G ... pqlgec1A2Q
Top
User avatar
FADE2BLACK_1973
Mbu Puffer
Posts: 1185
Joined: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:09 pm
Gender: Male
My Puffers: Fahaka (Tetraodon lineatus)


Once owned:
Congo (Tetraodon miurus) R.I.P
GSP's
Figure 8's
SAP
DP's
Stars and Stripes
Porcupine puffers
Yellow long horn Cowfish
Striped Burrfish
Location (country): United States of America
Location: Kentucky

Re: New, need advice

Post by FADE2BLACK_1973 »

If you want a BW puffer then I would suggest a figure eight puffer (F8) for short. Low end BW and very active and beautiful. Here some good info on them below.

library/puffers-in-focus/fig8/
Chris,


He who knows best knows how little he knows - Thomas Jefferson
Top
User avatar
greenspottedlover
Fahaka Puffer
Posts: 632
Joined: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:47 pm
Gender: Male
My Puffers: 1 GSP
Location (country): Vermont

Re: New, need advice

Post by greenspottedlover »

I also advise a Figure 8. NIce brackish puffer.
Image
Top
User avatar
I.Puff.Too
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 310
Joined: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:52 am
Gender: Male
Location (country): USA
Location: Charleston, SC

Re: New, need advice

Post by I.Puff.Too »

If money isn't a problem, saltwater tanks are easier to upkeep than brackish...and then the possibilities open up a lil more...
Top
User avatar
Iliveinazoo
Fahaka Puffer
Posts: 826
Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:09 am
Gender: Male
My Puffers: 1xFigure 8
Location (country): UK
Location: Southampton

Re: New, need advice

Post by Iliveinazoo »

I.Puff.Too wrote:If money isn't a problem, saltwater tanks are easier to upkeep than brackish...and then the possibilities open up a lil more...
How so?
You can keep a F8 at SG1.003 at 25 DegC meaning that it's only slightly more labour intensive than a freshwater system
Top
RTR
Mentor
Posts: 6155
Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 4:39 pm
Gender: Male
Location (country): East Coast, USA

Re: New, need advice

Post by RTR »

Because full SW tanks have better filtration and reduced upkeep if not overcrowded and properly equipped.

But I would still suggest a novice to start FW or light BW with puffers.
Where's the fish? - Neptune
Top
My HD PVR
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 389
Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:46 pm
Gender: Male
Location (country): Maryland

Re: New, need advice

Post by My HD PVR »

Now, if you do make brackish tanks, could you keep fish such as knife fish, freshwater eels, etc? That is mostly the reason why I am upgrading for more room in the tank. Also, what is the price range of these puffers?
Noobs, it takes one to know one.
Top
User avatar
Pufferpunk
Queen Admin
Posts: 32979
Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
Gender: Female
My Puffers: Puffers I have kept:
T lineatus
T miurus
A modestus
T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
Location: Greenville, SC
Contact:
Contact Pufferpunk

Re: New, need advice

Post by Pufferpunk »

The fish you are mentioning above not only are strictly FW but will not fare well at all with puffers. They are serious fin nippers & best kept alone.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Top
My HD PVR
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 389
Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:46 pm
Gender: Male
Location (country): Maryland

Re: New, need advice

Post by My HD PVR »

I looked into the F8s, and noticed that I could just switchout my 29 gallon to brackish, and just have a FW 55 or whatever it may end up being. But to the next 3 points. One, how many of them can i fit in a 29 gallon. Two, how expensive are they. Three, how can I switch out the water of freshwater to brackish?
Noobs, it takes one to know one.
Top
User avatar
bertie 83
Moderator
Posts: 5298
Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:28 pm
Gender: Male
My Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.
Non puffer
Danios, Tetras, Redtail Rasporas,
Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis
Location (country): Brighton, England
Location: brighton , england

Re: New, need advice

Post by bertie 83 »

i would concentrate on the fish you want without the puffer and consider one when you can provide a puffer only tank . just my opinion. its what i did
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Top
User avatar
Pufferpunk
Queen Admin
Posts: 32979
Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
Gender: Female
My Puffers: Puffers I have kept:
T lineatus
T miurus
A modestus
T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
Location: Greenville, SC
Contact:
Contact Pufferpunk

Re: New, need advice

Post by Pufferpunk »

I agree with Bertie, although in a 29g I kept 2 F8s & a pair of knight gobies.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Top
My HD PVR
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 389
Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:46 pm
Gender: Male
Location (country): Maryland

Re: New, need advice

Post by My HD PVR »

Well, could you fit any F8's in a 10 gallon?
Noobs, it takes one to know one.
Top
User avatar
Pufferpunk
Queen Admin
Posts: 32979
Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
Gender: Female
My Puffers: Puffers I have kept:
T lineatus
T miurus
A modestus
T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
Location: Greenville, SC
Contact:
Contact Pufferpunk

Re: New, need advice

Post by Pufferpunk »

15g is the minimum recommended size for a singleton.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Brackish Puffers”