captaincaveman9 Innocent and Pure! Oct 2, 2006 1,222 2 38 51 Dallas, TX Real Name Steve Jan 14, 2007 #1 what if any are good tank mates for a dwarf puffer?
Sonic Tooth AC Members Dec 25, 2006 88 0 0 Jan 14, 2007 #3 I've read that they usually get along fine with otos.
I icecubez189 User Registered! Feb 15, 2006 1,214 0 0 37 Queens, New York Jan 14, 2007 #4 dwarf puffers are not community fish so i wouldn't add other species. as said, otos or shrimp (this is a maybe) do fine with DP's
dwarf puffers are not community fish so i wouldn't add other species. as said, otos or shrimp (this is a maybe) do fine with DP's
fishcatch22 The Picotoper Jun 13, 2006 4,214 2 0 35 Morris, Illinois Jan 14, 2007 #5 otos are the only ones, really. shrimp are usually safe, but once they find out they are tasty it's bye-bye shrimps.
otos are the only ones, really. shrimp are usually safe, but once they find out they are tasty it's bye-bye shrimps.
captaincaveman9 Innocent and Pure! Oct 2, 2006 1,222 2 38 51 Dallas, TX Real Name Steve Jan 14, 2007 #6 Once the aquarium is more established I might get some otos then, and a few ghost shrimp to help tidy the bottom, before they get eaten
Once the aquarium is more established I might get some otos then, and a few ghost shrimp to help tidy the bottom, before they get eaten
Ghost_knife AC Members Nov 17, 2005 2,482 0 0 20 Jan 14, 2007 #7 like noted before, do best in species only tank, they tend to be vicious to other fish.
captaincaveman9 Innocent and Pure! Oct 2, 2006 1,222 2 38 51 Dallas, TX Real Name Steve Jan 14, 2007 #8 at this point the only reason for tank mates it to help keep the plants clean, and the excess food eaten. although more plants would be good
at this point the only reason for tank mates it to help keep the plants clean, and the excess food eaten. although more plants would be good
fballguy yum Feb 27, 2006 1,561 0 0 39 Everett, WA www.freshwaterfanatics.com Jan 14, 2007 #9 A few people have had success with kuhlie loaches and DPs. I have not tried it though.