Anything That Can Live With

[crackmonkey]

In brackish conditions, what could survive in a 40 gallon tank with four ceylons??

 

[Pufferpack]

Likely nothing, 40 gals is too small for 4 Ceylon puffers, 2 would pushing the limits.

Tetraodon fluviatilis

Common Names: Ceylon Puffer Also Known As: Green Puffer

Synonyms: Chelonodon fluviatilis

Family: Tetraodontidae

Origin: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Borneo, and Mynamar Main Ecosystem: Estuary

Salinity: High End Brackish/Full Marine

Temperament: Active fin nipper, will predate smaller fish and invertebrates.

PH: 7.8-8.4

Temperature: 76-84F (24-28C)

Maximum Size: 8 inches (20cm)

Minimum Tank: 30 Gallons (US)

Activity: Hunter/Seeker

Lifespan: 15

Gender: No sexual dimorphism

Breeding: Largely unsuccessful in captive settings. Possibly due to their breeding habits.

Diet: Feed ghost shrimp, snails, bloodworms, krill, shell-on shrimp, crabs, clams, and mussels. Snails need to be fed at least once a week to prevent overgrowth of teeth. Varied diet is a must and any freeze dried or frozen foods should be presoaked in tank water and vitamins.

Care: The care of this fish is very similar to T. Nigroviridis. As such, they should only be introduced to a fully cycled aquarium matching the salinity they were being kept in previously. The salinity should slowly be raised to full marine conditions. (no more than .002 SG per week)

Notes: This species is rare in the aquarium trade. Many times the fish sold as T. Fluviatilis are simply a variant of the Green Spotted Puffer (T. Nigroviridis). A true Ceylon Puffer should look like a cross between the Figure Eight Puffer and the Green Spotted Puffer. This species, although agressive, is not as agressive as the T. nigroviridis. They also seem to be compatible with T. nigroviridis of similar size.

 

[crackmonkey]

no ####, but they were sold to me as figure eights for £3 each. Im selling them when they get bigger.

 

[penguinpimp1990]

then why would you ask for tankmates?

 

[crackmonkey]

then why would you ask for tankmates?

Because theres more than enough room in there till they get bigger.

 

[penguinpimp1990]

how big are they and whats the current salinty?

 

[Dave Legacy]

how big are they and whats the current salinty?

Buying 4 was an even worse idea when you thought you were getting F8s. Sell off the other 3 Ceylons and then think about tankmates. I have heard that Ceylons do ok with tankmates but even if aggression doesn't play in it doesn't mean hunger wont. Tankmates and Puffers are always a gamble that most puffer owners will advise you not to take.