2006-07-29 10:16:46 · 13 answers · asked by gregorymacdonald@rogers.com 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
An inch of fish per gallon of water with small fish. As the size of the fish gets bigger, the rule goes out the window. Just think of 5 one inch neons and one 5 inch oscar. You cannot compare them because the larger the fish, the more debri and poo will accumulate. With dwarf puffers, probably about 3 like the other answer.
Don't forget that some puffers come from brackish water and need quite a bit of salt in the water to stay healthy. Do some research on your species and follow the guidelines for salt.
2006-07-29 10:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the dwarf puffers, I would recommend only one, maybe two in the five gallon tank. They are an interesting little fish, but very agressive even towards eachother. Ideally, try to get atleast a 10 gallon and keep one male with 2 females. Keep the tank well planted. It will help with keeping them happy.
2006-07-29 10:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by jcrnr79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that would not be the desirable theory, in fact it is not even a competent theory to maintain one in 5 gallon tank. over-crowding is a severe issue and while you're making plans to function extra puffers then i might recommend a minimum of a 30 gal. tank that has distinctive hiding places. puffers are territorial so hiding places positioned everywhere in the tank may be a competent thank you to maintain the puffers from attacking one yet another. although you have been on the desirable suited song once you stated you have been going to heavily plant the aquarium. and so some distance as "Otos" bypass, they many times do get alongside with puffers. i actual want the porcupine puffer.
2016-12-14 16:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a couple like others have said. Besides the traditional gallons per inch rule puffers are very messy eaters and produce more waste than other fish so really you are looking at less than the old standard applies. If you have any friends that have snail problems and you can get some snails that is good for the puffers - they eat through the snails shells and that helps keep their teeth in good shape.
2006-07-29 16:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2-3
2006-07-30 19:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Due to the size of the tank, I wouldn't suggest any more than 2 fish, no matter how small.
2006-07-29 10:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
only 2, but i would go with a 10 gallon.
2006-07-29 10:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2
only 3 gallons per fish
2006-07-29 10:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably 2 or 3.
It's your decision.
2006-07-29 10:20:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
at least 2 and at 3. But if u want to squeez them in and give them very little room to roam then 4.
2006-08-02 07:59:30 · answer #10 · answered by Kenny N 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋