Looking At Getting A Figure 8 Puffer

[chishnfips]

Hi folks,

I have a newly set up vision 180, still cycling and I am thinking of getting a figure of 8 puffer, I looked them up on the internet and spoke to the lfs about them but thought I could do with some extra knowledge in terms of tank mates etc....

what other fish could I house with it? the tank is 47 gallons (uk), it seems there are conflicting opinions with tank mates. Some say they are really viscxious and should be kept alone, other people say they have never had a problem, so what do you experts reckon?

cheers chish

PS I know figure of 8's are brackish, but I noticed on the "about" website they can be kept in freshwater as well, also the lfsa owner has his in FW and has no probs.......

 

[Breeze7050]

I think you are better off posting this in the brackish section. You will get more hits from brackish puffer owners over there. You will be shortening it's lifespan if you keep it in a FW tank. I would recommend going brackish or not getting it. IMO. as for tank mates, it really depends on the the puffer itself. Some don't mind, some hate them right away, some are fine for months and months and then turn mean.
With a 47G your best bet is to get 4 or so puffers and keeping it species only with lots of hiding spots and caves and whatnots to expolre.

 

[chishnfips]

okidoki, cheers for the reply I will post this in the brackish section as well.