Blue Spotted Puffer Compatiblity?

[singlemalt]

HI all. I'm looking for some advice on compatibly. I have a 55 gal FOWLR with 60lbs of live rock, 24 Nassarius Snails, 12 Bumble Bee Snails, 12 Scarlet Hermit Crabs and 4 large Trochus Snails. As for fish I have a Firefish, a Yellow Striped Maroon Clown and Coral Beauty Angel. I was thinking about getting a Blue Spotted or other small Puffer as my next tank addition but I'm not sure how he will get along with the rest of the critters in my tank. I know small shrimp would be in danger but I'm not sure about the snails and hermits. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[vickilee]

I have a puffer, a porcupine and although people say puffers
are aggressive he is the nicest guy in the tank.
I do think your shirmp would be in peril.
As far as your snails a crabs go...... with puffers you have to be careful that their teeth do not overgrow, so I actually get small snails and crabs for him to eat. He leaves my large snails and crabs alone. I guess it depends if he can fit them in his mouth or not.
Good luck with getting a puffer. I love mine alot although they do have a few quirks you need to be aware of they are worth the trouble with their big personalities!!!
Vicki