Puffers and Bettas

[powellmacaque]

How would a dwarf puffer and female betta get along in a 30 gallon tank? Haven't seen much on this...

 

[cam191919]

i doubt the betta would last long. dwarf puffers are best left in a species tank or biotope IMO

 

[powellmacaque]

I was wondering only because I have a betta sorority 30 gallon with about 5 bettas, and I noticed DPs have similar parameters. I noticed a few sites suggesting that DPs are only nippy when they are underfed, and I have plenty of snails to feed them.

 

[vmprlrd]

i have my puffers in a community tank which includes bettas and so far my puffer hasnt nipped at any one.

 

[jbradt]

I think it would depend on the personality of the puffer. In a tank that big it might be worth a try, but have a backup plan ready. Is the tank heavily planted? That would likely help with aggression too.

 

[Blown 346]

I agree with the first post. I wouldnt try it.

 

[rich311k]

I do not think it would be a very good idea.

 

[Damodred]

Not worth the risk.

 

[xoparis]

Big time nono. Dont worry about your puffers getting hurt..its your poor betta that'll end up dead or needing prozac afterwards.

 

[jpappy789]

Even the most docile puffers have a tendency to nip occasionally.

Do you currently have the betta?