The Puffer Forum

EDIT: so since they seem to be stuck at aqua life cause no one wants them I've decided id love to set up a tank for all 4? (I think that's how many they have) so I was wondering if a standard 55 would be ok for them? Would I need to go bigger?

Yep, turgidus...I want one!

Very nice!

Too bad you're not closer PC! These are at my lfs

hadla wrote:Too bad you're not closer PC! These are at my lfs

I wish I was closer! ! My last 2 turgidus died

Hmmm if you wanna pay $50 for shipping, they would probably ship them to you! Was looking at their site and that's how much they charge for shipping. x.x

I won't ever ship a puffer again, I had a horrible experience that resulted in a dead puffer.

Aw poor puff... I've only had snails shipped to me before... Too worried about the fish to try them

I've even shipped fertile Rainbowfish eggs in Java moss, but timing and weather is critical.

*hip bump*

I had my 4 in a 75, they were not full adults though. they seemed to do well, no apparent fighting/damage. I did have several pieces of driftwood, live plants, and enough hiding spots that they didn't have to see each other much if they didn't want to. 2 of them hung out together most of the time even sharing a hiding spot, the others were just enjoying being left alone in their chosen spots. It's always tough to say how fish would be when adults and hormones kick in so I cannot give that advice but my opinion is you could get by with a 55 if set up properly but I would go 75 at least myself.

Thanks I went in to look at them before coming into work and talked to the guy who took one of them home and was debating on getting a second which would leave me with three... He said he was surprised at how well they got along together in the small 10g at the store for this long (3-4 months) and they almost seem full grown right now. So if he does end up taking one, I'll most likely do a 55 for the remaining three... Unless anyone here wants to add anything? They would be the only inhabitants... I'll put a few Amanos in first and see if they'll live long enough to clean up after the puffs when I add them

Lots & lots & lots of decor with a cave for each.

Already planned on that! going to get the tank on Tuesday, found a great deal on an acrylic 55 with stand and a filter and light for $120 on craigslist and I can't wait!!!! First ever big tank!

I love seeing the excitement of a 55 being a "big tank".