porcupine puffer opinions

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  1. ahsan111222

    ahsan111222 Plankton

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    I am completelyyyy in love with this fish :) However I dont want to jeopardize my reef build. I am just curious of the people who have them? Who has them in a reef tank and how have they done? I know they will eat snails/hermits.... I have no problem replacing them. But as far as SPS/LPS/softies? Any suggestions/opinions
     
    ahsan111222, Jul 29, 2011
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    What size is your reef?

    You may have to jeopardize water quality to keep a puffer well feed, that will not bode well for stony corals.
     
    Corailline, Jul 29, 2011
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  3. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    1+ puffers are not "clean eaters"
     
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  4. ahsan111222

    ahsan111222 Plankton

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    yeah I spoke to a few on reefcentral as well... Its the 75g kessil LED build... I did pick one up and I have added monti/acro/etc... The SPS has shown beautiful polyp extension initially! I found a local person who gave me great deals on about 15 frags... so between soft/LPS/SPS I have a few of everything! And the porcupine has been a treat!!!! He swims around and craves attention! Has not bothered any corals/fish/rock!! I will keep everyone updated but Hopefully his laid back demeanor sustains!! Plus he is a great excuse for me to buy a 200+ gallon eventually :) The whole family fell in love with his friendly personality instantly!!!
     
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  5. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    thats good. once he/she is full grown you'll need the 200 gallon:)
     
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  6. fishdoctors96

    fishdoctors96 Astrea Snail

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    a porcupine puffer always will bite a chunk out of corals cause they are curious especially with zooanthids i have seen at our store.
     
    fishdoctors96, Jul 30, 2011
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