How Hardy Are Dwarf Puffers

[mwood2]

Since I just set up my 5 gallon I was thinking dwarf puffer since I really like the look of them. I originally was thinking a platy but after googling it seems there claimed to be hardy. Yes I know they require frequent water changes which I am able to so. I plan to put some filter floss on top of my recently cycled 5 gallon tank for a week during the first part of my cycle and then move to my newer 5 Gallon to help move it along.

Would it work or am I best to stick to the Platy.

 

[Corleone]

Make sure the tank is fully cycled before you put the puffer in and you'll probably be ok. They're not tolerant of ammonia or nitrite at all,

 

[kewskills]

Dwarf Puffers are not hardy at all when it comes to Nitrite and Ammonia and high levels of Nitrate, Also very salt intolerant.

You need a mature tank that is well maintained to keep these alive and happy.

Cheers, Karl