Nov 09

Puffer Profile

Posted by: GHarris in Saltwater Fish Profiles Add comments
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Puffers

  • Should be kept in a tank of at least 30 gallons with larger species needing up to 70 gallons. These fish range in size but are usually around 8 inches in size with a few types reaching 10 or more inches.
  • These fish are semi-aggressive.
  • Will eat meaty foods.
  • These fish are not reef compatible.

 

Water conditions should be:      Temperature: between 72 and 78 F

                                                dKH: 8-12

                                                pH: 8.1-8.4

                                                sg: 1.021-1.025

 

 

These fish difficult to care for and range in pattern and colors depending on the type that you get. Some species have spines while others have unique color patterns.

 

Puffers compatibility-

Caution should be used when placing Puffers with Anglers and Frogs, Basslets, Boxfish, Dartfish, Groupers, Pseudochromis, Triggerfish, and Wrasse.

Extreme Caution:  Puffers should not be placed in a tank with other Puffers, Seahorse/Pipefish, Sharks and Rays and Invertebrates.

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