New with some questions
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New with some questions
Hey everybody, I just joined and Im interested in getting a puffer fish! It would be a fresh water one forsure but really that is all I have. As of pets I own 2 turtles, a goldfish, 2 mollies, guppies and over 20 baby guppies. Now a tank availiable is a 4 gallon tank that had a filter in built it. Im hopeing I could use this for a puffer but i could always upgrade. Well thats about all I have if anyone could send me some articles for getting started or anything that would be great thanks!
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sevenyearnight
Re: New with some questions
The 4 gallon be great to breed snails in. No puffer for that tiny of a tank though. 
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Re: New with some questions
minimum tank for a puffer would be a 5gallon for 1(one) dwarf puffer.
But as stated would be a great snail breeding tank, then get a 10g and get 2 Dp's
But as stated would be a great snail breeding tank, then get a 10g and get 2 Dp's
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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Re: New with some questions
you could take a look at:
ug.php/v/PufferPedia/Freshwater/
to see the different basic care requirements
ug.php/v/PufferPedia/Freshwater/
to see the different basic care requirements
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZR55G ... pqlgec1A2Q
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZR55G ... pqlgec1A2Q
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Re: New with some questions
As it was said above none of them can be in a four gallon, but it would be great for snails.
A lot of freshwater puffers need at least 20 gallons for just one. But you can get a 5 gallon for one dwarf puffer. However, remember bigger is always better and puffers need extra filtration.
I say give the link, that J-P posted a look and decide on a puffer you like/want and research it =]
Best of luck and have fun with whatever you decide on.
A lot of freshwater puffers need at least 20 gallons for just one. But you can get a 5 gallon for one dwarf puffer. However, remember bigger is always better and puffers need extra filtration.
I say give the link, that J-P posted a look and decide on a puffer you like/want and research it =]
Best of luck and have fun with whatever you decide on.
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Re: New with some questions
Thanks guys! Ill check out the link and look into which one I like the best 