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Mixed Puffers
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:03 pm
by wwcnd
Hi all,
Did a lot of study before i got my first puffer. Saw many warnings that Puffers where extremely sensitive and very aggressive. By now i know for fact that puffers not are more sensitive of aggressive than any other fish. Right now are my SAP, Dwarfs and Read eyes living together with common fishes without any problems.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:42 pm
by MinPins3
wwcnd,
Unfortunately, I think you may find out the literature is correct. I hope you are correct since tempement varies from fish to fish.
Mary Anne
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:13 pm
by fatpuffer
IF the tank is big enough with many hiding places, it MAY work...but have some extra tank just in case.
Js
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:25 pm
by Boxermom
How long have they all be co-existing?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:29 am
by Fella
If you're going to try something like this, sure, it might work, but be ready to transfer "problem" fish elsewhere if necessary.
Let us know how you get on in future.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:05 pm
by wwcnd
They have been toghether for over 5 month now. And i know for sure that its been no problem since i more or less been at home all the time (due to helth issues). The tank is big and containes many places to hide. I feed them well and have of course good control of the water quality. And yes, i have a separate tank ready to use if needed. But so far no problem at all!
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:06 pm
by wwcnd
To be correct: the redeyes have not been in the tank for more than 2 month.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:05 pm
by Hilly
Good to hear it's all working out for you and you have contingencies in place if problems occur.
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:53 pm
by penna32
how are the red eyes? how big do they get ? what do you feed them .. lol little curiouss
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:48 pm
by Pufferpunk
There are many fish with red eyes. Which species do you have?
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:16 am
by Rocker
wwcnd wrote:They have been toghether for over 5 month now. And i know for sure that its been no problem since i more or less been at home all the time (due to helth issues). The tank is big and containes many places to hide. I feed them well and have of course good control of the water quality. And yes, i have a separate tank ready to use if needed. But so far no problem at all!
I had the same combo and could boast a success of 2 and a half years. Then one week a female irrubesco systamatically started to kill everything.
Early days yet my friend, be cautious.