I am quite inexperienced when it comes to puffers--actually, ive never kept one so completely inexperienced.
Im fixing up one of my tanks with the goal of a low power/low maintenance setup that i can keep somewhat lightly stocked. The tank itself is 63"Lx26"Wx21"H and I'll run two large sponge filters with an air pump, so fairly slow current. Tank will stay between 70-80F. I also want a fish that i can keep on a pellet only diet for simplicity's sake. I will scape sparingly with some floating driftwood, sunken bogwood, and river rocks and the tank has an epoxy bottom.
My favorite idea is a small group of schoutedeni. Ive heard that they are one of the only puffers that its possible to keep in groups, but dont know if my tank is right. Alternatively, i would consider a lone schoutedeni with a few dithers if a group is inadvisable.
Besides that i would consider a single specimen of one of the more aggressive puffers, just undecided on which would be best. Obviously fahaka is on the large side but id definitely be interested if its possible.
Im also aware that certain puffers have dietary needs in regards to their beak like teeth. Id like some guidance and opinions on how to do this and even if possible on a pellet only diet. Im also aware that some puffers require brackish setups and could definitely comply with this.
Thanks for any and all advice.
Im fixing up one of my tanks with the goal of a low power/low maintenance setup that i can keep somewhat lightly stocked. The tank itself is 63"Lx26"Wx21"H and I'll run two large sponge filters with an air pump, so fairly slow current. Tank will stay between 70-80F. I also want a fish that i can keep on a pellet only diet for simplicity's sake. I will scape sparingly with some floating driftwood, sunken bogwood, and river rocks and the tank has an epoxy bottom.
My favorite idea is a small group of schoutedeni. Ive heard that they are one of the only puffers that its possible to keep in groups, but dont know if my tank is right. Alternatively, i would consider a lone schoutedeni with a few dithers if a group is inadvisable.
Besides that i would consider a single specimen of one of the more aggressive puffers, just undecided on which would be best. Obviously fahaka is on the large side but id definitely be interested if its possible.
Im also aware that certain puffers have dietary needs in regards to their beak like teeth. Id like some guidance and opinions on how to do this and even if possible on a pellet only diet. Im also aware that some puffers require brackish setups and could definitely comply with this.
Thanks for any and all advice.