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Try 1", They can't swallow them hole, but they will nip and shred them to death.


Kim

no there on there own

Are there other FW fish in there? They won't appreciate the salt at all.

Read: http://puffer.proboards2.com/index.cgi?board=brack&action=display&num=1077952335

Last edited by pufferpunk at 09-May-2005 22:22

once you start adding marine salts the plants will slowly die off... only plastic will work or silk hope you enjoy teh little guy (or girl)
snails for snacks will make it very happy!

Thanks! I was halfway there...

Eric

Hydrometer is the word you're looking for.

To transition your puffer to brackish, you need to use saltwater aquarium salt - not plain old aquarium or table salt. You'll also need one of those things that measure salinity (hygrometer? I can't recall for the life of me what they're really called). Google brackish water aquariums and you'll find a world of information.

Eric

Often these puffers are born into pure freshwater. But as they age, they move into higher salinity water. Some species end up needing full saltwater as adults.

Most of the puffers that fit this description will live in freshwater, but they will not flourish, and will not live as long and healthy lives if their needs are not met as they age.

Good luck, to you and your puffer.

got one today its a spotted puffer and in the profiles it says they need brackish water but in the lfs it was in a freshwater tank . can u confirm why . and how do i cahnge my water to brackish for the little fellow.

also what plants would be good for him to hide in .

right iv done a search on the profiles for compatability and there are a few fish that acording to the profiles can go in the same tank .

well my lfs said they should be kept on there own.

so whos wrong and right on this . as i think there so cute

The puffers eating the tankmates is what I'd worry about.

Not sure what kind of fish you keep, but DPs don't get bigger than 2 inches. They may nip fins, but they can't eat most fish.

I have a DP in a community tank, it has been in one for a bit over a year. Absolutely no problems with him. There is plenty of room, and many hiding places available, and many plants also. I believe agression is more dependent on the fishes personality. Sure some definetly WON'T work, but some individuals definetly WILL work. The main thing to insuring all fishes health is closely monitoring the fish after its introduction. If you do not have another option for the puffer if it is aggressive, you may not want to try it. If you have a pet store that would take the fish back as a trade, or an extra tank (they only need a small one if by themselves) give it a shot. Mine has been a very rewarding experience. It lives with 2 adf's, 8 blue tetras, 5 glass catfish, 1 albino BN, a large striped raphael catfish, and an african knife fish in a 55 galloon that is overfiltered. Be prepared to get small snails and frozen food, though, as mine will nt eat flakes or pellets. Mine even gets along with a colomesus asellus several times the size of the DP.

The puffers eating the tankmates is what I'd worry about.


Kim

plecos, cories, and other bottom feeders if the tank is big enough. Possible tougher schholing fish like T-barbs. I think that site (the one that says shrimp and ottos) is talking about smaller tanks (3 - 10 gallons) You could have more choices in a bigger tank. Some people suggest African Dwarf Frogs, but I'd be careful as frogs are very sensative.

Basically, anything that is small enough to not eat the puffers, but does not have long, flowing fins (bettas, angelfish, discus). It's hard, but not as hard as you'd think.

otos and shrimp, and the shrimp are iffy

Otos and shrimp. Check out www.dwarfpuffers.com for more specifics.



Kim

at my lfs they look just like the dwarf one in the profiles so its them im on about

Which species of puffer are you talking about?

Joe Potato