gilltyascharged
Fish Fanatic
Recently I created a poll about stocking a 16" x 8.56" x 11.2" (25L) tank, and am happy to say that I have received a lot of great input and advice (if you haven't already voted, here is a link to the poll...comments/suggestions are much appreciated!). However, nothing really has been said about the Dwarf Puffer. I've seen quite a bit of conflicting information about them online, with some sources stating that an 18L tank is sufficient for one whilst others believe a 38L minimum is required.
If I were to keep them, here is an idea I had concerning enrichment, feeding, and (possibly) tank maintenance (something I mentioned in the poll thread): what about adding detritus worms or ramshorn snails? The thought behind that is that you would have detritivores consuming not only puffer-waste (both from foods and poop), but any other non-palatable puffer food sources--algae, detritus, and dead/dying plant material. In turn, they would also provide a food source for the puffer in question (and likely help clean up after it, as well).
What are the thoughts and opinions on that? No matter what inhabitants I end up choosing for the 25L, I will likely be culturing live foods at some point or another (likely vinegar eels, various nematodes, and white worms). Filtration also isn't an issue (to my knowledge, at least) as I have the option of several Aquarium Co-Op filters in various sizes or a Marineland Penguin 100B (oversized HOB)--the tank will also be heavily planted. For any who are wondering, the tank in question has also been up and running for around 3-4 years (definitely seasoned and cycled, lol).
Thanks in advance,
Gilltyascharged
If I were to keep them, here is an idea I had concerning enrichment, feeding, and (possibly) tank maintenance (something I mentioned in the poll thread): what about adding detritus worms or ramshorn snails? The thought behind that is that you would have detritivores consuming not only puffer-waste (both from foods and poop), but any other non-palatable puffer food sources--algae, detritus, and dead/dying plant material. In turn, they would also provide a food source for the puffer in question (and likely help clean up after it, as well).
What are the thoughts and opinions on that? No matter what inhabitants I end up choosing for the 25L, I will likely be culturing live foods at some point or another (likely vinegar eels, various nematodes, and white worms). Filtration also isn't an issue (to my knowledge, at least) as I have the option of several Aquarium Co-Op filters in various sizes or a Marineland Penguin 100B (oversized HOB)--the tank will also be heavily planted. For any who are wondering, the tank in question has also been up and running for around 3-4 years (definitely seasoned and cycled, lol).
Thanks in advance,
Gilltyascharged
