Dwarf Puffers

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Matty P
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Dwarf Puffers

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Can you keep a dwarf puffer on its own in a tank :?:


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Yes (if the tank is cycled and has at least 5 gallons).
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They do very well as singletons in a 5g tank.
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I'd recommend doing so in fact, more than not they are less happy than they could be in community tanks.
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Post by Matty P »

I have a 15g tank how many would you recommend and which sexes?

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Post by Boxermom »

I wouldn't recommend more than 3 in a 15g, very heavily planted/decorated tank. All the same sex or 1m/2f if possible, but they are usually too small at purchase to sex accurately.
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Post by Matty P »

OK, thanks Boxerm

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