Dwarf Puffer

[Matty P]

OK I decided I'm going to go for a dwarf. I'm trying to find a 5g set-up in UK. Anyone know of any good makes that make a 5g tank.



EDIT: also do they prefer dark sand substrates to light ones, or does it not matter?

 

[DarkEntity]

dont matter, but i like black sand

 

[Matty P]

Where could I get black sand?

Also, in a 5g how much turnover would I need for 1 DP and maybe a coupel of BB gobies or a few shrimp if the DP doesn't eat them?

Cheers

 

[Daz CPFC]

Shrimp should be fine with Dwarf Puffers, I have one in my tank and the puffer shows no intrest in it. Also oto's seem to be fine with them as well.

For a black gravel you can use the Hagen Black River Gravel from AE:

http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=1208

Its not quite as fine as sand but its black (i think AE used to have it in thier sand section so i assume its must be quite fine but not as fine as sand).

 

[Matty P]

Shrimp should be fine with Dwarf Puffers, I have one in my tank and the puffer shows no intrest in it. Also oto's seem to be fine with them as well.

For a black gravel you can use the Hagen Black River Gravel from AE:

[URL="http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=1208"]http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...roducts_id=1208[/URL]

Its not quite as fine as sand but its black (i think AE used to have it in thier sand section so i assume its must be quite fine but not as fine as sand).

OK, thanks Daz - that looks like it could do the trick. Some DP are fine with shrimp, some will rip them to shreds in seconds it really depends on their personality. I think 5g is too small for an Oto, they need at least 10g. I'll probably just try some shrimp or possibly some BB gobies.

 

[jennybugs]

Pettex do a black sand and you can get it in P@H. I have it in my 20L arc tank and it looks good

I'd be inclined to go for otos with your DP rather than BBGs. They'll do a great job of keeping the algae down

Have you looked at the Arcadia Arc tanks? They do a 35L one which is really nice for one. I have my 3 DPs in a 50L Betta Lifestyle tank.

 

[DarkEntity]

Caribsea do blackmoon sand which is great, i use it on my 33gall tank to great success.

 

[jennybugs]

Ooh that looks nice!

 

[Matty P]

Yeh it does look nice.

I am currently looking at the AquaStart 320 (28L)