dwarf puffer?

Lydia · 06-04-2005, 07:58 PM

could i keep an indian dwarf puffer (also known as bumblebee puffer) in an 2.5 gallon tank? the tank has a very good filter in it

Lydia · 06-04-2005, 08:00 PM

or any kind of puffer?

fishboy · 06-04-2005, 09:06 PM

dwarf puffers.com says 3 gallon but a well fitered 2.5 will be okay. They like dense plants if possible

**Fishfirst** · 06-05-2005, 12:24 AM

I would concure, they get only about an inch, and are fairly easy going swimmers. Just make sure the filter isn't too stong, or it'll blow the poor guy round and round

Courtney · 06-05-2005, 05:02 AM

as long as you keep it spic and span it should be alright because Dwarf puffers are messy little guys,

fishboy · 06-05-2005, 05:54 AM

i have a question myself would 1 be okay in a eclipse 3 gallon? Are these easy to mantain?

Lydia · 06-05-2005, 08:34 AM

ok thanks!

Imbrium · 06-05-2005, 10:23 AM

I have an eclipse 5gal, and the filter broke after about 6 months. You could certainly try it though. You might have better luck.

**Scuba Kid** · 06-05-2005, 06:27 PM

well i dont know what you did with your eclipse because ive never had a problem with mine and ive had my 6 gal and 2 gal for about 6 or 7 years. still work like new.

sumpthinfishy · 06-05-2005, 06:34 PM

Question about puffer keeping. I used to have a puffer. I want to say it was a dwarf puffer but it's been many years ago. I had it all alone in a 10 gallon since I had no other brackish fish. Was this mean? I've thought about getting another but didn't know if they might prefer a friend. I loved that little guy. Was like a tank dog. Had him for years. Never got more than an inch or maybe just a bit more than that.

Valcryss · 06-05-2005, 08:59 PM

My little hunny is doing fine in a Eclipse 6-gallon. Change the water every week or so and he should be good.

Oddly enough, though, most puffers aren't as brackish as people like to believe. Most of them are from rivers in Asian... that is, the Asian Dwarfs are... don't know about the South Americans.

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Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	dwarf puffer? could i keep an indian dwarf puffer (also known as bumblebee puffer) in an 2.5 gallon tank? the tank has a very good filter in it

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fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,655 User Feedback: (0)	dwarf puffers.com says 3 gallon but a well fitered 2.5 will be okay. They like dense plants if possible __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,489 User Feedback: (1)	I would concure, they get only about an inch, and are fairly easy going swimmers. Just make sure the filter isn't too stong, or it'll blow the poor guy round and round __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

06-05-2005, 05:54 AM	#6
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,655 User Feedback: (0)	i have a question myself would 1 be okay in a eclipse 3 gallon? Are these easy to mantain? __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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sumpthinfishy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 124 User Feedback: (0)	Question about puffer keeping. I used to have a puffer. I want to say it was a dwarf puffer but it's been many years ago. I had it all alone in a 10 gallon since I had no other brackish fish. Was this mean? I've thought about getting another but didn't know if they might prefer a friend. I loved that little guy. Was like a tank dog. Had him for years. Never got more than an inch or maybe just a bit more than that. __________________ AKA - The Snail Trail. Check for auctions on AB or contact directly.

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06-04-2005, 08:00 PM	#2
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	or any kind of puffer?

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Courtney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rogers, Ohio, USA Age: 25 Posts: 255 User Feedback: (1)	as long as you keep it spic and span it should be alright because Dwarf puffers are messy little guys,

06-05-2005, 08:34 AM	#7
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	ok thanks!

06-05-2005, 10:23 AM	#8
Imbrium Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 26 Posts: 384 User Feedback: (0)	I have an eclipse 5gal, and the filter broke after about 6 months. You could certainly try it though. You might have better luck.

06-05-2005, 06:27 PM	#9
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 3,913 User Feedback: (1)	well i dont know what you did with your eclipse because ive never had a problem with mine and ive had my 6 gal and 2 gal for about 6 or 7 years. still work like new.

06-05-2005, 08:59 PM	#11
Valcryss Puffer Novice Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rhinelander, WI Age: 23 Posts: 4 User Feedback: (0)	My little hunny is doing fine in a Eclipse 6-gallon. Change the water every week or so and he should be good. Oddly enough, though, most puffers aren't as brackish as people like to believe. Most of them are from rivers in Asian... that is, the Asian Dwarfs are... don't know about the South Americans.

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