Dwarf puffer tank?

[Ursi]

I have a 65litre tank which is completely empty, and I'm itching to get it set up, and on the go, however I do have a fair few things to get for it I think before I can proceed. In my mind I want to do a dwarf puffer tank, but I don't know which types I could keep in there, and what kind of tank mates. As I want it as a puffer tank I will design it completely round them and once I've got a clear picture in my head I can go from there.
Does anyone know which kind is best to keep, and what tank mates I could do in it?
It currently has an under gravel filter, but its not been used for a few months so I will need to cycle it, and I was planning on buying an extra filter also for it.
Opinions would be appreciated, thanks

 

[joemamauggly]

I've been reading a lot about malabar dwarf puffer and they're awesome you could have probably up to 4 in there but I wouldn't do any other fish until you get a better understanding of them

 

[Lochnessholly]

I read in another thread on here (my memory is the worst) that puffers can only withstand fw/brackish as fry and really need to be in saltwater.

Can anyone confirm/deny this? Thanks!

 

[librarygirl]

This is a pretty good site I think: Dwarf Puffers : Home

You could do 1 male and 3 females.

 

[librarygirl]

I read in another thread on here (my memory is the worst) that puffers can only withstand fw/brackish as fry and really need to be in saltwater.

Can anyone confirm/deny this? Thanks!

I think it depends on the type of puffer. Dwarf puffers are freshwater from what I've read.

 

[Bowhunterking]

I read in another thread on here (my memory is the worst) that puffers can only withstand fw/brackish as fry and really need to be in saltwater.

Can anyone confirm/deny this? Thanks!

It depends on the breed of puffers. Dwarf, and South American Puffers live in freshwater there whole life. Figure 8 puffers are a light to mild brackish fish, some say they need fill marine as adults. And Spotted start out in mild brackish, but should be gradually increased to full marine.

 

[Tetra1990]

This is a pretty good site I think: Dwarf Puffers : Home

You could do 1 male and 3 females.

Interesting site. This gives me another idea for my 10 gallon.

 

[Ursi]

This is a pretty good site I think: Dwarf Puffers : Home

You could do 1 male and 3 females.

That is a really good site, I think my tank works out as 17 uk gallons so I think 3 would be a good number. I've loads to read up and have time on my side really I just wanted to see if I was able to plan ahead for puffers. Ideally I'd rather stick to FW or brackish rather than marine

 

[Bowhunterking]

Anouther thing to keep in mind with these guys is they love to explore. Make sure you have tons of plants and hideing places for them to look around.

 

[Ursi]

Do you know what kind of substrate and decor ie driftwood, rocks etc that they prefer?

 

[Scottyhorse]

lots of plants, soft substrate and other decor because these guys don't have scales, so they have sensitive skin.

 

[Tetra1990]

Do you know what kind of substrate and decor ie driftwood, rocks etc that they prefer?

If I was planning out a puffer tank,regardless of size, I'd go with: sand, many interesting dw pieces, clay pots arranged in different positions and a ton of plants. Remember, it does not have to be high tech plants all the time.

 

[Ursi]

I'll have to look at what plants I can keep with the lights in the tank, the only thing I need to buy before hand is a stand. I'm running an extra filter in my cycled 69g community tank, in the hope that it will cycle in time for when I set the other one up, try to speed up the boring part lol

 

[Bettafanatic]

You can also have some otos. I've read that otos are the only fish dwarf puffers will tolerate. Some might be too aggressive but it's worth a shot.