New tank - compatibility

Discussion in 'General Freshwater Information' started by spurfan, May 25, 2005.

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  1. spurfan

    spurfan Plankton

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    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.
     
    spurfan, May 25, 2005
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  2. Bazkaz

    Bazkaz Plankton

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    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.
     
    Bazkaz, May 26, 2005
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  3. APC

    APC Gigas Clam

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    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.
     
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  4. Superpede1

    Superpede1 Astrea Snail

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    You also can not put any snails or shrimp with Puffers becouse they will eat them.
     
    Superpede1, Nov 15, 2005
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  5. Raul-7

    Raul-7 Plankton

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    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.
     
    Raul-7, Nov 25, 2005
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