Puffers...how many and what kinds for a 10g?
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If you are not planing on upgrading at all then I would say only the Dwarfs as the Figs, South Americans, and Green Spots will all outgrow a 10. I would say you could have up to 5 or so in a 10 gallon if you had a heavily planted tank with lots of places to hide incase one puff starts bullying another. Anyway, hope this helps and good luck.
What I was thinking about doing, IF I can get the cash, is purchasing a 75-90 gallon for my South American oddballs and turning my 33L in to a puffer tank?
Dwarf Puffers are fun. Mine are probably the most enjoyable fish I've ever owned. I'd definitely recommend them for your 10g. 
Once you've made that move, you could probably have a pair of South Americans in the 33, along with a few other fish. They tend to be less aggressive than the others--even than the dwarves--but they require much more maintenance. They are prone to ich, so quarantining is a must, and are sensitive to ammonia and nitrites, as are all puffers. They also require a constant diet of crunchy foods--every meal needs to include snails or other thick shelled critters.
I have both SA and dwarf, and prefer the dwarves. They have more personality and are lower maintenance. I'd urge you to have the tank well planted, as well--they do better with lots of plants, IMO.
I have both SA and dwarf, and prefer the dwarves. They have more personality and are lower maintenance. I'd urge you to have the tank well planted, as well--they do better with lots of plants, IMO.
My South American tanks stay very thick with rocks and plants. Although, I haven't ventured into live plants yet. That would be too big of a step right now.
The only real maintenance you need to be religious on with dwarves is 50% water changes once a week. They're messy.
Good luck with whatever you decide on!
Good luck with whatever you decide on!
LOL @ Celura - ALL puffers are messy. That is the one broad family trait outside of the ability to puff. But they are so bizarre and so cool that it is forgiven easily.