my question is what size tank does a porcupine puffer or a picasso trigger need the l f s says 55 will be ok for both but i just wanted an unbias opinion i have a 55 gallon tank w/ 40lbs of live rock in it so far probably gonna add another 15 to 20 lbs. in about a month i dropped a few damsels in there just to make sure the tank is fully cycled
From what I've read, you need at least 70g for the trigger and at least 90g for the puffer. Hey Norman, what do you think?
i have a book that i bought at the fish store that i go by. also liveaquaria.com is a pretty good place. the picasso trigger is one of the most agressive if i am not mistaken so i would be scared of putting him in a smaller tank with other fish.
You guys are right, I wouldn't go with the larger puffers and triggers in less than 125gal or so. Some of them get to the 12" range and larger, not to mention very agressive. If you want puffers and such, look at the smaller ones like the hawiian spotted, or even the cowfish types. There are some very nice colorful ones you can have without the agressiveness. The green and brown bird wrasses are very nice and move almost constently. They are mildly agressive and make a good show. I like to talk about fish compatability so give me a call anytime, I'm one of the members listed in the help forum, so lets hear from some people. Also welcome Travis and hope to see you at the next meeting.
see that what i thought but like i said i wanted an unbias opinion instead of some yah hoo just trying to sell me stuff and fisher thank you i dont think i will able to make the next one but next time there is one in fayetteville or fortsmith im in thank all of you for helping me out i dont know much but im trying to learn i read alot of places that the picassos are supposed to be mildly aggressive and only supposed to get 6" and i thought that to be inaccurate but live and learn
Don't feed your puffer or trigger live feeders and you should not have a problem keeping them with other fish. Also feed them everyday. http://www.porcupinepuffer.com/ Has a lot of good info on keeping Porcupine Puffers in a reef tank. This info can somewhat translate over to MOST puffers.
well i went out and bought him a porcupine puffer he is kinda small now from what ive read he wont stay that way though he is probably one of the neatest fish that i have purchased in awhile except of the dragon goby he is pretty wicked to but i will put some picks up soon thanks again for all of your help
Porkys are pretty neat, I have dove with them in cozumel on some nite dives! Just don't let him nibble on your finger!
yeah i heard that kinda hurts but they will sure eat from your hand its pretty cool its like having another dog almost and night diving is freaking amazing there is nothing like it when we went to daytona beach we went out w/a guide and that was acutally what made me go and buy my first tank was diving these things are amazing but i would love to go to the great barrier reef in australia thats where i want to go diving
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