I've got my tank and I have a cycled filter on it so I'm putting some fake plants and decorations in this weekend and getting my dwarf puffers in next week and I want to put otos in as mates so my question is should I add them first?
MatthewM said:I've got my tank and I have a cycled filter on it so I'm putting some fake plants and decorations in this weekend and getting my dwarf puffers in next week and I want to put otos in as mates so my question is should I add them first?
Otos are a peaceful species and should not be added to a Dwarf Puffer tank. They also need groups of five or more. IMO it's not a good idea. Dwarf Puffers are usually pretty territorial and the best thing to do is have them in a species-only tank. That's just my opinion though.I've got my tank and I have a cycled filter on it so I'm putting some fake plants and decorations in this weekend and getting my dwarf puffers in next week and I want to put otos in as mates so my question is should I add them first?
It's just not too practical. I would have a Dwarf Puffer myself, but my dad won't let me have any more tanks lol. The good thing about them is that they do just fine in a five gallon tank, so that they don't take up too much space. Let us know what you decide!Ok two agreeing opinions on it so I think its good advice! I had heard they co existed sometimes but if its not reccomended ill pass I guess!
As I said before, these fish are remarkably aggressive and a Dwarf Crayfish more likely than not get killed and/or eaten.I have a 10 gallon running so I'm getting two puffers but wanted somthing besides just the puffers you guys think a dwarf cray with banded claws would be ok?
MatthewM said:I have a 10 gallon running so I'm getting two puffers but wanted somthing besides just the puffers you guys think a dwarf cray with banded claws would be ok?
maxwellag said:The only suitable tankmate for them is more puffers IMO.