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Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	I have an empty 20 gallon, ready to be set up. Was thinkin bout stocking options. I know im going to put 6 of my cories from my 55 in there and thats bout all I know. Would Dwarf puffers be allright in a tank like that or would they be a combination for disaster with the cories. I was thinking if dwarf puffers wouldnt work, some molly's or fancy guppys. Third choice would be some tiger barbs. What do yall think, stocking lists are welcome! -Andrew
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Brybenn Mega Fish Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1173 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Mar-2003	ppl will tell u dwarf puffers will nip fins my 4 were kept with male bettas with no nipping maybe its jsut my fish i dont no but they will go in a 20 no problems u mite not see them as they r quite small but they r owner responsive myn share a home with 7 neons n 3 harlies in a 10 g now all is great guppies r always an interesting option as well there colourful n active n very prolific
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	I wouldn't put dwarfpuffers with anything peacefull. They can and will nip and will most likely cause stress to anything that can't hold its own. I hear stories from people saying they do fine with community fish...only way i can see that is if the tank is huge and they have their own territories. I think you could have about 10 dwarf puffers in a 20 gallon if you keep it as a species tank. Ottos will usually work to but keep your tank heavily planted . Last edited by Azrael_Darkness at 16-Jan-2005 17:28
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	IMO- Dwarf puffers should be kept with themselves, and thats it... -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Forgot to say what I thought you should stock with. I think that tiger barbs would be just an okay choice, you'd be better off with gold barbs IMO. Maybe a school of harlies or rummies, and a centerpiece fish like rams or a gourami or two? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Dwarf Puffers are brackish water fish- Corys are not. Simple enough, it wont work. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	Dwarf puffer are actually considered freshwater.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Dwarf puffers are freshwater, not brackish. Otos are one of the few fish that DPs don't seem to bother. People have had luck keeping them with various other fish but it seems to depend on the individual fish. Tiger barbs would be a good choice. If you're looking for more variety and color get guppies, although if you go with a M/F mix be prepared for fry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
greenday04 Small Fry Posts: 9 Kudos: 6 Votes: 1 Registered: 31-Dec-2004	In my 20g I am going to start setting up, eventually will have 2 neon gourami's, 10 or so cardinal tetras and 3 dwarf spotted cory. My LFS, actually two of them right near me sell Bio Spira so this will help but I will still take my time. So excited!!! Have a 2 1/2g w/male betta and two of the same corys, they get a long great and look good! Have fun w/it!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	how about 5 johney darters, and a pair of somthing? and if u dont mind my asking, why dont u keep the corys in the more spacious 55? they would be much happier IMO
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	They are pretty active in my 55g, I doubt ill even be able to catch them. I might keep them there. Still thinkin bout it. So heres what I was thinkin. 10 dwarf puffers 3 ottos
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Why don't you add some Fancy Guppy's with the Corydoras. http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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