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	Freshwater Puffers?
gnr4ever8794 Enthusiast Posts: 253 Kudos: 222 Votes: 24 Registered: 12-Apr-2004	Does somebody have a list of puffers that are freshwater or can be kept in freshwater their whole lives? Also if you can please include their size and minimum tank size.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	The only one I know is the dwarf puffer. They get 1-2 iches long and can be kept in a 5 gallon.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	a min tak size 4 ONE DP would be 3g imo www.dwarfpuffers.com Last edited by dude_dude at 17-Apr-2005 20:17
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
gnr4ever8794 Enthusiast Posts: 253 Kudos: 222 Votes: 24 Registered: 12-Apr-2004	I should have mentioned I'm already well aware of the dwarf puffers. Problem is, I never see them anywhere around here, but I always keep my eyes open for them. I see quite a variety of others though, and I'm looking for one thats suitable for pure freshwater, I'm sure I'd see one sometime with how many come around.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003	Here's a list: http://home.messiah.edu/~dw1178/pufferlist.htm
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
gnr4ever8794 Enthusiast Posts: 253 Kudos: 222 Votes: 24 Registered: 12-Apr-2004	The link isn't working.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
cutiepatutie Enthusiast Posts: 222 Kudos: 411 Votes: 12 Registered: 16-Jun-2003	Have you ever looked for dwarf puffers at petsmart? They're commonly kept there.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004	Hmm, that's odd, I wonder why it isn't working. Here, try http://www.pufferlist.net That should work for you. There are actually quite a few species of freshwater puffer. Unfortunately, with the exception of the dwarves, they're usually more difficult to find than their brackish/saltwater counterparts.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I can vouch for that. I've been looking for replacements (excluding shipping) for a pair of c. irrubesco I had to let go during a move. This was several years ago. I haven't found one since.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
FMZ Enthusiast Posts: 271 Kudos: 503 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Jul-2002	I believe http://www.aquariumfish.net carries c. irrubesco Ofcourse, you have to pay the shipping
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	...I also live in San Diego. I've seen that site before, but thanks anyways. Fish2U also has them, but I've heard some disturbing firsthand reactions to them. Again, though, puffers don't ship well and paying 30+ dollars for overnight gets to me. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 19-Apr-2005 10:57
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
FMZ Enthusiast Posts: 271 Kudos: 503 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Jul-2002	...I also live in San Diego. I've seen that site before, but thanks anyways. Fish2U also has them, but I've heard some disturbing firsthand reactions to them. Again, though, puffers don't ship well and paying 30+ dollars for overnight gets to me. Yes but they have a live fish guarantee plus how do you think LFS gets their puffers from ? Again, its totally up to you though Good luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Live fish arrival doesn't mean much. Having worked with wholesalers for about three years now (our store is herp based, so I'm basically running the fish section--besides, I know jack squat about reptilians), I can tell you that "live arrival" insinuates that they arrive intact, but could very well die the next morning. Young puffers, especially, are  e to arriving with torn fins and bite marks, and take a while to adapt to new conditions, if at all. Thanks, though. I'll keep my eyes posted for a local hobbyist with these fish. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 25-Apr-2005 02:11
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21
pookiekiller12 Fish Addict Posts: 574 Kudos: 633 Votes: 41 Registered: 13-Apr-2004	Colomesus asellus is a great totally freshwater puffer, as is the dwarf puffer.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:21


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