Help Needed Advice On Dwarf Puffers

[fishtankkid]

So I was just thinking about getting a dwarf puffer and have been doing some reserch but still need to know : What size tank is needed for a pair of puffer, do they take flake food?, if they dont would it be alright to feed them snails every day, since i have an abunance of them in my 20g.

Any Help Would be aprreciated, THX

 

[jonnyf84]

1 pair would require around 40L with lots of plants or/and ornaments to break the line of site, they occasionaly take flake food but it is frowned upon, snails are there favourite treat but they need a more varied diet than just snails, use frozen and live foods as well. search the forum for 'dwarf puffer' and you'l find all the info you need.

 

[Davo86]

So I was just thinking about getting a dwarf puffer and have been doing some reserch but still need to know : What size tank is needed for a pair of puffer, do they take flake food?, if they dont would it be alright to feed them snails every day, since i have an abunance of them in my 20g.

Any Help Would be aprreciated, THX

Hi, Aim for one DP for every 5USG, If you want to keep multiple DP's keep the tank very dense so that the puffers can't always see each other, This will greatly reduce aggression between them, which can sometimes be a problem.

As for Feeding they will rarely take flake and are much better off with a mixture of frozen prepared foods like Bloodworm, Mosquito larvae, shrimp etc, which can be supplemented with the odd piece of diced prawn or similar.

Oh and plenty of snails

 

[fishtankkid]

Thx guys but 1 more, can i keep 1 in a 5 g

 

[jennybugs]

Technically yes as long as you have plenty of filtration and are happy to keep the water in tip top condition. Best give them good meaty foods like snails (aim for ones the same size as their eyes so they can crunch them whole to keep their beaks trimmed. Bloodworm, enriched brine shrimp, chopped mussel etc are good for them too this is why they need good filtration in their tanks.

 

[fishtankkid]

Thx guys, i have decided to get the puffers so have no need of this thread any more, although if there is any more advice to give plz post