Allow myself to introduce myself...
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:20 pm
Greetings everyone! I am new to puffers, but I have kept quite a few different fish tanks in my younger years. I've had an Oscar, Green Terrors, Red Belly Piranhas, Bichirs, Gold Wolffish, and a pair Dwarf Snakeheads, not all in the same tank of course!
While all of those species were interesting and fun to keep, I've always had my eye on keeping a Fahaka Puffer. I wish I could say that I have a 120+ gallon cycling/waiting for one, but unfortunately I do not have the space or $$$ for it. However, I have a deal in line for an acrylic 55 gallon tank. I've been lurking for the past week researching different types of medium sized puffers to keep and have narrowed it down to the following:
1. Ceylon Puffer (Tetraodon Fluviatilis) - Love the coloring/pattern, size, active demeanor, and the fact it is not so common
2. Green Spotted Puffer - Same as above, but don't like that they are so common (not that big of a deal)
3. (3) Figure 8 Puffers - I really want a 6"+ puffer, but three of these guys look entertaining
4. Arrowhead Puffer - Looks like a mean little guy, like the size, but worried it may be too inactive
As far as tank setup, I don't mind brackish or full saltwater, but if it's full salt I will just do FO. I basically want a medium sized puffer that is similar in demeanor to a Fahaka. I am open to suggestions!
While all of those species were interesting and fun to keep, I've always had my eye on keeping a Fahaka Puffer. I wish I could say that I have a 120+ gallon cycling/waiting for one, but unfortunately I do not have the space or $$$ for it. However, I have a deal in line for an acrylic 55 gallon tank. I've been lurking for the past week researching different types of medium sized puffers to keep and have narrowed it down to the following:
1. Ceylon Puffer (Tetraodon Fluviatilis) - Love the coloring/pattern, size, active demeanor, and the fact it is not so common
2. Green Spotted Puffer - Same as above, but don't like that they are so common (not that big of a deal)
3. (3) Figure 8 Puffers - I really want a 6"+ puffer, but three of these guys look entertaining
4. Arrowhead Puffer - Looks like a mean little guy, like the size, but worried it may be too inactive
As far as tank setup, I don't mind brackish or full saltwater, but if it's full salt I will just do FO. I basically want a medium sized puffer that is similar in demeanor to a Fahaka. I am open to suggestions!
