Dwarf puffers

[sicklidkid]

Hi i have a 12 gallon eclipse that is almost done cycling. I originally planned to keep a pair of L. Ocellatus, but now i am thinking of possibly doing dwarf puffers. Is this tank big enough? IF so how many could i keep? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
THANKS

 

[Pufferpunk]

www.dwarfpuffers.com

 

[TankGirl]

Yes - I kept 4 in a 12gal Eclipse - no problem. Definitely trust any info from Pufferpunk - she's the guru!

I think it is a better choice than the ocellatus - not much of a footprint on those tanks and you would need a trio.

 

[LittlePuff]

You could get up to 6. Make sure you only get 1-2 males.
See: www.dwarfpuffers.com.

Kim

 

[sicklidkid]

Ok, now it says on that site that they should have a planted tank. How heavily planted does it need to be? I dont wat to get to the point of using co2 if possible. I do have a co2 unit but that would also increase algae right? Does anyone have pictures of their puffer tanks? Any other tips? Thanks

 

[TankGirl]

Planted tanks are beneficial to all fish, but mine enjoyed hanging out in the leaves, and slept on them. In the Eclipse plants are going to be very limited due to the 1wpg or so lighting. However, in mine I have java fern, java moss and crypts growing great. I also have aponogeton bulbs growing in there from time to time. You won't need CO2.

I have also kept dwarf puffers with silk plants and they utilized them as part of their territory just like they did with live.

 

[LittlePuff]

I use fake plants. They don't seem to mind at all. It does need to be a busy tank. Lots of interesting plants and caves.

Kim

 

[Pufferpunk]

I don't think necessarily "planted tank" means live plants.