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spurfan · 05-25-2005, 11:36 PM

Hello all,

I'm fairly new to the aquarium scene. Setting up my first tank with the help of a friend. I just wanted to ask if dwarf puffers are something I want in a peaceful community tank. The guy at my LFS wasn't sure if they were aggressive or not.

Other fish will include some tetras, neons, and a plecostamas (sp?).

Thanks.

Bazkaz · 05-26-2005, 12:32 PM

Hey Spur,

Dwarf Puffers are aggressive for their small size. I wouldn't keep them in a tank with neons. They're also very teritorial. You can find out more about DP's here.

APC · 05-26-2005, 01:31 PM

I would agree, they are down right mean. Plus they do better in more saline (brackish) environments. Not a good mix for other FW tropicals.

Superpede1 · 11-15-2005, 03:37 PM

You also can not put any snails or shrimp with Puffers becouse they will eat them.

Raul-7 · 11-25-2005, 02:57 PM

They are aggressive, but they do not need brackish conditions. They are great for controlling snail populations, but they only do well in species-only tanks.