The Puffer Forum

Hi,

So Taki's still looking good, the tank temp is being minted at between 18-19 degrees which should be cold enough. I've had a good 2 weeks of stable readings, so I'm going to start the transition to full marine. No more than 0.002 per week?

My next question is will live rock from normal tropical tanks be ok as long as its cured at cold temperatures?

Will my little guy be ok with corals? I'm wanting to get some Orange Cup Coral which I know is ok at temperate temps?

Also how much live rock do you need for it to beneficial in a 150litre tank? And I know I probably can't use it in marine water but I have a fantastic shaped piece of bogwood that would fit beautifully in the tank, what do you guys think?


Oh FYI Taki's a Takifugu ocelatus

joey90 wrote:Hi,

So Taki's still looking good, the tank temp is being minted at between 18-19 degrees which should be cold enough. I've had a good 2 weeks of stable readings, so I'm going to start the transition to full marine. No more than 0.002 per week?

My next question is will live rock from normal tropical tanks be ok as long as its cured at cold temperatures?

Will my little guy be ok with corals? I'm wanting to get some Orange Cup Coral which I know is ok at temperate temps?

Also how much live rock do you need for it to beneficial in a 150litre tank? And I know I probably can't use it in marine water but I have a fantastic shaped piece of bogwood that would fit beautifully in the tank, what do you guys think?


Oh FYI Taki's a Takifugu ocelatus

- 0.002 per week at the most.
- 1 kilo of live rock per gallon so about 20 kilo at 150liters.

I see no reason why you couldn't use bogwood personally. Though you might have to strap it down to something heavy. As far corals, I have no idea.

I also forgot to ask does anyone keep anemones with there puffers?

Are there any specific things to keep in mind with live rock and puffers? Just a tough concerned about my little guy catching himself on it?

Corals and anemones are not safe with many puffers.

You are likely to have temperature issues as well - the tropical forms many not do well in cool water.