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UgLy_eLf · 03-19-2005, 02:43 AM

I have to admit I have fallen in love with puffers, and I'd like to set up a brackish tank.

Here's what I'd like to keep:
Figure 8 puffers - I read that they are freshwater when juveniles then brackish as adults.
or
Spotted/Green spotted puffers - Brackish then completely saltwater? Am I correct?

I know that tank size depends on the puffer seeing as how Spotted puffers grow to 6-7 inches, and figure 8's 2-3 inches.

Since these puffers are extremely aggressive I am leaning more towards one spotted puffer for a 55 gallon (not sure which size is best, suggestions?)

Anyway, heres my question, how must would it cost me to set up a 55 gallon brackish tank?
How much are Hydrometers, how much is marine salt, sand substrate at a hardware store is cheaper?

I am estimating 200-250$, if I can get a hold of a used tank for under 100$

03-19-2005, 02:43 AM	#1
UgLy_eLf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 124	Setting up a brackish tank(Thread of the week) I have to admit I have fallen in love with puffers, and I'd like to set up a brackish tank. Here's what I'd like to keep: Figure 8 puffers - I read that they are freshwater when juveniles then brackish as adults. or Spotted/Green spotted puffers - Brackish then completely saltwater? Am I correct? I know that tank size depends on the puffer seeing as how Spotted puffers grow to 6-7 inches, and figure 8's 2-3 inches. Since these puffers are extremely aggressive I am leaning more towards one spotted puffer for a 55 gallon (not sure which size is best, suggestions?) Anyway, heres my question, how must would it cost me to set up a 55 gallon brackish tank? How much are Hydrometers, how much is marine salt, sand substrate at a hardware store is cheaper? I am estimating 200-250$, if I can get a hold of a used tank for under 100$ Last edited by Cichlid Man; 06-16-2005 at 02:57 PM.