Tlome
Aquarium Advice Newbie
As I mentioned in another post, I am quite new to fishkeeping and have been spending a lot of time researching. My son adores puffer fish (youtube videos for HOURS) and I am interested in having a puffer fish tank. I have done a great deal of research on the internet but I still have some questions.
I understand fishless cycling, which I intend to do. I know puffers can NOT be used to cycle. I am able to visit the petstore to get pond snails (once weekly pickup) which are readily available where I am. I know puffers are carnivores, must be in a species only tank and need plants and caves in which to hide to avoid excess aggression.
That's what I do know. What I need help understanding is the following:
Can I keep 3 dwarf puffers in a 10 gallon (which would be my preference so they can be on my desk) or should I use a 20?
How many puffers to a 10 and 20 gallon?
Can puffers live in an unplanted aquarium provided they are given many fabric plants and structures to hide in?
What are the water perameters for puffers? My water (tested after sitting overnight in a container - not from a tank) is PH 7.5 KH 80, GH 60.
Is sand the best substrate for puffers? If so, how may pounds to the gallon?
Thanks so much for any advice.
T
Do puffers need a
I understand fishless cycling, which I intend to do. I know puffers can NOT be used to cycle. I am able to visit the petstore to get pond snails (once weekly pickup) which are readily available where I am. I know puffers are carnivores, must be in a species only tank and need plants and caves in which to hide to avoid excess aggression.
That's what I do know. What I need help understanding is the following:
Can I keep 3 dwarf puffers in a 10 gallon (which would be my preference so they can be on my desk) or should I use a 20?
How many puffers to a 10 and 20 gallon?
Can puffers live in an unplanted aquarium provided they are given many fabric plants and structures to hide in?
What are the water perameters for puffers? My water (tested after sitting overnight in a container - not from a tank) is PH 7.5 KH 80, GH 60.
Is sand the best substrate for puffers? If so, how may pounds to the gallon?
Thanks so much for any advice.
T
Do puffers need a