1 or 2 figure 8 puffers

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Duncan
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1 or 2 figure 8 puffers

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Hi guys, should I keep 1 or 2 figure 8 puffers? Please only answer from experience and please don't tell me about tank size. I heard that these guys are more responsive kept singly but would also like to have 2 to full the tank. Thanks dudes....and dudets!
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well we will ask what your tank size is as it is important to if you can keep 1 or 2 in your tank. F8's can be kept in groups, if the tank is big enough, just fine.

Also the attitude that comes across in your post is generally not very well accepted around here. You may want to tone it down some.
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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+ 1 xray
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i agree plus is this the right post to respond to i saw 3 lol
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ya I saw that too

PP will take care of that shortly im sure
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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I'm waiting on tank size.
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30 gallons
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xrayjeeper83
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then yes 2 would be fine
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Yeppers! :)
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Thanks for the help... 2 it is
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Re: 1 or 2 figure 8 puffers

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I have 2 of them and they really "need" each other. They really orientate towards each other and are more confident together. I would always keep 2.

Jessy
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