Question about puffers & space

[kjr928]

I've read in many places that puffers need a lot of space. For instance, one 6" puffer would need approximately a 30g space.

Given the 1" of fish per gallon rule, I don't understand why a puffer would need so much additional space.

Can someone explain?

 

[Pufferpunk]

This is a double post of the same Q answered in your other thread. Get's confusing for posters when you do this.

 

[kjr928]

Sorry, I got it!