I have 3 dwarf puffers, in with 5 rainbow fish, in a 29g. as long as the puffers are fed the rainbow's fins are relatively safe - I know, not ideal tankmates. At this time I have been feeding the puffers red ramshorn snails, and brine shrimp. The puffers usually all get a belly full of the shrimp once a day (expanded belly) and actively hunt and eat the snails (I usually put 4 or 5 snails in nightly or every other night, about 1/4" each, and they dont last long), though of course the rainbow get most of the shrimp. I have also been feeding the rainbow flake, freeze-dried bloodworm, and dried tubiflex, all of which the puffers, that I have seen anyways, want no part of.
I was wondering and concerned that the snails and brine may not be enough for the puffers, especially as I dont see nor expect them to eat the other food, and knowing the brine is only there to fill them and not nutritional. and thoughts and suggestions on feeding them anything additional (if needed) and something that wont be devoured by the rainbow (if possible) would be welcomed.
Patrick
I was wondering and concerned that the snails and brine may not be enough for the puffers, especially as I dont see nor expect them to eat the other food, and knowing the brine is only there to fill them and not nutritional. and thoughts and suggestions on feeding them anything additional (if needed) and something that wont be devoured by the rainbow (if possible) would be welcomed.
Patrick