Hello, I have a 45 gallon tank that I set up last year. I've had two clownfish for nearly 5 months now. I am looking into getting a leopard puffer or a blue spotted puffer but I have some questions first.
1. Is my tank size appropriate for a leopard or toby puffer? I do not have a sump. I see mostly 30 gallon recommendations for leopard puffers and blue spotted ranging from 30 to 50 gallons minimum. I don't have nutrient issues yet, have a skimmer and some macroalgae in the tank
2. Are puffers extremely susceptible to algae/cyano/etc? My tank is still in the ugly phase. (not sure if this is a thing that generally bothers fish, my clowns have been fine, but it is worth asking)
3. Any information I would need to know before getting one? I know not to use a net to transfer them, feeding them meaty and shelled foods, avoid keeping them with inverts etc
4. I have a few corals, mostly soft corals. I am aware that puffers can nibble on coral. Is there any way to prevent the behavior? I just really love puffers but I also love coral. Ideally I could have both in the same tank
I am asking as I want to make sure I know everything I need before I try to take the plunge, I want to have happy fish
1. Is my tank size appropriate for a leopard or toby puffer? I do not have a sump. I see mostly 30 gallon recommendations for leopard puffers and blue spotted ranging from 30 to 50 gallons minimum. I don't have nutrient issues yet, have a skimmer and some macroalgae in the tank
2. Are puffers extremely susceptible to algae/cyano/etc? My tank is still in the ugly phase. (not sure if this is a thing that generally bothers fish, my clowns have been fine, but it is worth asking)
3. Any information I would need to know before getting one? I know not to use a net to transfer them, feeding them meaty and shelled foods, avoid keeping them with inverts etc
4. I have a few corals, mostly soft corals. I am aware that puffers can nibble on coral. Is there any way to prevent the behavior? I just really love puffers but I also love coral. Ideally I could have both in the same tank
I am asking as I want to make sure I know everything I need before I try to take the plunge, I want to have happy fish