Will a white spotted puffer eat Tiger Tail Cucs?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by CLoob, Jun 26, 2007.

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  1. CLoob

    CLoob Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone know if a white spotted puffer will eat a tiger tail cuc? I'm asking since the puffer will eat snails so I'm trying to see what else I can put in my tank that can clean it.
     
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  3. Martin Hi.

    Martin Hi. Plankton

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    hi cloob,
    i have never kept this species, but other pufferfish.
    the species is not known to have crustaceans as its main food. on the other hand i would not dare to try it... :tongue4:
    but the bigger problem is another one: i think its not so good to buy an animal to get rid of another: if you have too much snails in your tank, i think you should try to find out why they are so much...
    what will you do, when the puffer has eaten all of your snails in a week or so? do you know that all puffers need permanent hard-cored food to trim their teeth? if they do not get snails, hard coral or something alike for a longer time, the teeth will grow that big that the puffer will die from hunger one day! :-/
    martin
     
  4. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I had a dogfaced puffer, it never bothered my cucumbers but it REALLY liked my Coral Banded Shrimp! :(
     
  5. CLoob

    CLoob Astrea Snail

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    I didn't buy a puffer to get rid of the snails. Yes I am VERY aware that puffers need hard shelled inverts or corals to keep their teeth trimmed. I made this thread in order to find out what I can use to clean detrius off the sandbed that the puffer will not eat. I feed my puffer half shelled clams and krill.
     
  6. Martin Hi.

    Martin Hi. Plankton

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    haha,
    sorry then: i misunderstood your posting! the problem is my language: my english is not the best :-/
    have fun with your puffer!
    martin