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myLot reputation of 71/100. koolshanghai (1188) 6 years ago

Will green puffer fish eat snails?
Also, how many green puffer fish can I keep in a 10gl tank? What about a 20gl tank? Thanks.

 

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tags:  fish, puffer fish, green spotted puffer, marine, salt water
 
1. myLot reputation of 75/100. anandsaab (269)   6 years ago

yea they do eat...
The green spotted puffer, Tetraodon nigroviridis, is a tropical fish found in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand[1]. These fish can grow up to 6in (15cm). As their name implies, these fish are green with black spots. Other names include GSP and spotted green puffer.
They are omnivores. Primary foods are small snails and mollusks. Live and meaty foods are preferred by these fish, however they will eat algae and other vegetation. Constantly growing teeth require that the puffer eat crunchy food to wear them down.
This fish is a brackish water fish but survives better in a full marine environment once it reaches adulthood. It is tropical, prefering water temperatures of 24 – 28°C[2]


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myLot reputation of 71/100. koolshanghai (1188)  6 years ago

that's for your info. and helpful to my lovely fish.

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. SSTRAWBERRY395 (1467)   6 years ago

I don't know the answer to that but you caan do a quick search on the net to find out all the info you need.


myLot reputation of 71/100. koolshanghai (1188)  6 years ago

thanks and i got an answer here already.

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3. myLot reputation of 92/100. Signal20 (1823)   6 years ago

Yes, and it's recommended to feed them snails every so often as mentioned, to keep their teeth trimmed. I wouldn't mix them with other fish, and I don't believe it's recommended mixing them with other puffers-they tend to not get along well with others. As also mentioned, they may start out as a fresh water fish, but will require a brackish set up and then a full marine/salt water set up as they get older. 10 gallon tank is kinda small for it. I have one, he's in a 20. I think they recommend at least a 20, maybe even a little bigger. Here's a good site for a puffer forum, everything and anything you ever wnated to know about them. And, if you were thinking of dividing your tank because of the puffer, don't do it. He'll need more room then that.

http://www.thepufferforum...


myLot reputation of 71/100. koolshanghai (1188)  6 years ago

thanks for your helpful info. will check that soon.

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