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02-06-2006, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Indiana
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New Tank
Hi,
I have just set up a new saltwater tank. My other tank is a 6 gallon Eclipse that is great for my one clown fish, my emerald crab and starfish. Since I have always had a small tank, I am not sure what type of fish can live together. I really like pufferfish, but not sure if their aggression will limit the other fish I would want to put in it. Any thoughts on puffers and other fish? We have considered other fish like a maroon clown, yellow tang or a butterfly fish. A local fish store has a saddled puffer but they don't really know anything about it. Any suggestions would be great. Jess |
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02-06-2006, 09:04 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: washington state
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How big is your new tank. The saddled puffer can be agressive (isnt the saddled puffer poisonous?) The maroon clown I know IS agressive and the butterfly fish......well, depending on what kind you get would make a difference since some of them are a peacful fish and others are more on the agressive side (from what I have read anyways). The puffer can grow to 5 or 6 inches the maroon clown I think can get up to 6 inches and depending on the type of butterfly fish they range in sizes from 5 to 10 inches I think. Is your tank 50 gallons or better?
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02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Chicago Suburbs
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First off, WELCOME TO REEFLAND!
 My saddled valentini puffer has never shown any signs of aggression, and it is only poisonous if you eat it. If you want a butterfly, I would encourage you to do a lot of research on it and have a well-established, large tank first. If your store doesn't know anything about a toby (saddled puffer), go somewhere else because they probably don't know much about anything else, either, and one thing you can't get enough of in this hobby is good advice.
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Carl Just tell your wife that having a tank teaches you all sorts of new DIY skills...which will save lots of money around the house...so you can buy more stuff for your tank...so you can learn more skills...
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02-07-2006, 08:23 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: washington state
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Amen, to the good advise, you will get alot of that here
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02-07-2006, 08:25 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: washington state
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One more thing, dont eat your puffer its poisonous
 ......wonder if it tastes like salmon Todd |
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02-07-2006, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Clearwater, FL
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Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log |
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02-07-2006, 09:43 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: washington state
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Everything tastes like chicken
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