Important: getting puffer today need help

michaelb323 · November 7th, 2009

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Originally Posted by btate617

How much room does one fish need? Seriously, if you wouldn't agree a 6" fish could be housed in a 30gal tank, what would an Oscar need? A pond?

Brian

Heck yes. Oscars IMO should not be bought or sold to the average aquarist. Fish need room to move around and swim. I could keep you in an 8x10 jail cell for your entire life, and keep you alive, that doesn't mean it's humane.

btate617 · November 7th, 2009

Good thing there are more people out there than just the "average aquarist".

Lucy · November 8th, 2009

Let's get back on topic folks.
Here are binskiboi's original questions.

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Originally Posted by binskiboi

Hey fishlore members! Today I'm purchasing a green spotted puffer for my 31 gallon tank. and a 1 dwarf puffer for my 10 gallon. what other fish could i keep with my green spotted, and what with my dwarf puffer? (besides their own species) thanks alot for the advice! leaving for the fish store in 20 minutes. also I am using all-naturael rocks that i boiled for 30 minutes to make caves and such. I was wondering if i should buy gravel, or sand? also-what kind of food should i buy them, howmuch, and how long would that amount last?

Thanks!

~BinskiBoi

aquarist48 · November 8th, 2009

Green Spotted Puffer, Pufferfish (Tetraodon nigroviridis), with picture / photo
Green Puffer, Tetraodon nigroviridis Profile, with care, maintenance requirements and breeding information for your tropical fish

General Guide to Puffer Care
A few links you may find helpful.
Best of luck!
Ken

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