Minimal Tank for Puffer

[bromion]

Hi all,

I am considering setting up a fish only tank for a puffer. I have a real sweetheart for them, but won't put one in my community reef. What do you think the minimal requirements for such a tank would be? I would use non-natural filtration -- not live rock/live sand. I'd consider any Puffer, Porcupine, Boxfish, or Cowfish, but only one fish for this tank.

Thoughts?

Thanks!
Jason

 

[Blue H2O]

Have you considered the smaller Canthigastar species like the Valentini Puffer? Some of these puffers could be housed in 20-30g aquariums.

 

[i have crabs]

any of the others probably at least a 67 or a 90g would do for quite a long time

 

[seaham358]

Porcupine, Boxfish, or Cowfish, are not the best choices.
why no LR? a 55 to start and when the puffer got large a 90 would be best. do some reading on these fish before making a jump..

 

[thepuffah]

Have you considered the Dogface? They get big (12"+), but they have the best personality. They also need a big tank (125g+, 180g reccomeneded). I have had mine for a few days now (I have had other Puffers in the past), and he is by far, my favorite. Hope you consider one!