Porcupine Puffer fish Help

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  1. Puff Daddy

    Puff Daddy Plankton

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    :-[:-/:-/:-/ Hello, i am 13 years old and my family is thinking about getting a saltwater aquarium, I am dieing to get a Porcupine Puffer Fish but i am concerned. Is the Puffer fish reef safe?, all my family wants is some live rock and maybe an anemene (idk how to spell that) would coral be ok? Or should i get fake coral? please help and I have heard that puffer fish sometimes eat other fish:eek: What are some good fish that would get along with a puffer? PLEASE HELP ME I NEED ALOT OF ANSWERS :-[
     
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  2. oceanparadise1

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  3. phoenix cat

    phoenix cat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    theres allot you need to touch on in this thread... bt your asking the right questions, just dont do anything until some people here help you. :D
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Something that is never mentioned on "species profiles/care sheets" for these fish, is, they puff up. Sometimes they puff up and grab a little bit of air, which, may require assistance. They are slow and clumsy. They are messy eaters. They are susceptible to ich and other external parasites. More than alot of other fish. They are IMO for more experienced aquarists.

    This is a great point phoenix!!!!! Alot to touch on.
     
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  5. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    These fish have tons of personality which is why a lot of people buy them.Unfortunately they quickly outgrow most peoples tanksand either the fish suffers in a too small home or the owner has to give them up.Either way the fish suffers as a suitable home for a large porkupine is not easy to find.There are other puffers such as the Valentini puffer that have a lot of personality and dont grow very large,you should check them out.Hope this helps,Dave
     
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  6. homegrowncorals

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef Puff Daddy
     
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  7. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    welcome to 3 reef puff daddy
    these 3 articles may be very useful to you and your family during this time

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aq...three-steps-reef-aquarium-step-1-a-54477.html

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aq...three-steps-reef-aquarium-step-2-a-54476.html

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aq...three-steps-reef-aquarium-step-3-a-54475.html

    and in addition, when looking at fish - these may be usefull

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropical-fish/fish-avoided-part-i-41563.html

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropical-fish/fish-avoided-ii-41562.html

    and on the positive side

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/tropical-fish/list-good-beginner-fish-41561.html

    not everyone will agree with every aspect of all the articles above
    but they do represent a lot of usefull information that you and your family could benefit from

    Steve
     
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  8. Shark Bait

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    Hey lil Puff

    Hey man be cautious with the puffer fish. They eat anything they can get their mouths on and also eat a LOT!

    I suggest some small colorful reefsafe fish for you. I PROMISE you will get more enjoyment out of them than a Puffer.

    Also when setting up your tank tell your mom or dad to get themselves some TURBO 900. (link below about the product)
    https://www.fritzzyme.com/fritz-zyme-900/

    This stuff will allow you to add fish and stuff 3 hours after you set up your tank.
    This does the cycling for you so you don't have to wait 5 weeeks to add anything.

    Good Luck Future Reefer!!!

    the mfgs of the above product accept no claims for the loss of any fish added within 3 hours of setting up your tank
     
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