dwarf puffer

[carbonlogix]

I was wondering what people's experiences are with these cute little guys? Are they aggressive or not? I've heard both from different sources. I would like to keep these with other peaceful fishes, like danios, tetras, rams, cories, and gouramis. Would this be ok? Thanks for any advice!!

 

[unwritten law]

I would not keep them with any other fish....They usually get one male dominant in a group and he will dictate what the rest do by aggression. Might have starved off one of my little guys.

I had a friend who had these with other fish and he killed them off pretty well. With a small tank (my 2.5) you can get a few... Really you should only have one in a 2.5 but my second DP know how to hide and still gets fed fine.. they take turns, even if the dominant one cuts in line. look up dwarfpuffers.com

 

[MissFishy]

These guys are adorable but nippy. They will swim up to unsuspecting fish and take a bite out of their tails. They are best in species only tanks since they are also picky eaters.

 

[unwritten law]

yeah mine only eat frozen blood worms.... and if I was feeding them in a bigger tank with more fish I don't think the DP's will get any of them. Cool to watch them hunt snails though.