Multiple Pufferfish?

[fishlawyer]

Hey All
So, the new tank is set up. My Yellow Tang is in QT for the forseeable future and will probably go into the new tank. And here is what I have in my 75 Gallon:
1 Snowflake Eel
1 Large False Perc Clownfish
15-20 Hermits and 8-10 Snails
So, I was thinking of getting a S+S pufferfish... I do have one question thought, would it be possible for a Stars and Stripes Pufferfish to live with a Porcupine Pufferfish? What about a S+S and a Clown Trigger?
Thanks all

 

[hlcroghan]

Just be aware that they get enormous. My LFS had one in a 500 gallon. It could have taken your whole finger off. It will outgrow the 75 very soon.

 

[crimzy]

Originally Posted by hlcroghan
http:///forum/post/2962696
Just be aware that they get enormous. My LFS had one in a 500 gallon. It could have taken your whole finger off. It will outgrow the 75 very soon.
+1... neither of those puffers will be able to survive long term in a 75.
However, that being said... yes, puffers are generally fine together.

 

[fishlawyer]

Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2962700
+1... neither of those puffers will be able to survive long term in a 75.
However, that being said... yes, puffers are generally fine together.
The size shouldn't be a problem. I have a 300+ gallon coming in about 4 months in my new home. I am trying to grow them bigger then transfer em.
Also, what about the Stars and Stripes Puffer and a Clown Trigger? Will it work?

 

[crimzy]

Originally Posted by FishLawyer
http:///forum/post/2962703
The size shouldn't be a problem. I have a 300+ gallon coming in about 4 months in my new home. I am trying to grow them bigger then transfer em.
Also, what about the Stars and Stripes Puffer and a Clown Trigger? Will it work?
The CT's going to be a crapshoot. I've kept them together with aggressives such as puffers, wrasses, groupers, eels and other triggers. However I've never had a CT attain it's full growth potential. The rep for these guys is that they can be fine with other fish for a while but as they get larger, they will get more dominant and eventually will have to be kept alone. I've seen the combination of CT's and puffers many times with success. But everytime I've ever seen a CT that was over 8 or 9 inches, they are always alone.
So I guess the issue is whether you want fish that will do fine for a period of time, (even years), or whether you want fish that will be ok at their maximum possible sizes...

 

[fishlawyer]

Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2962723
The CT's going to be a crapshoot. I've kept them together with aggressives such as puffers, wrasses, groupers, eels and other triggers. However I've never had a CT attain it's full growth potential. The rep for these guys is that they can be fine with other fish for a while but as they get larger, they will get more dominant and eventually will have to be kept alone. I've seen the combination of CT's and puffers many times with success. But everytime I've ever seen a CT that was over 8 or 9 inches, they are always alone.
So I guess the issue is whether you want fish that will do fine for a period of time, (even years), or whether you want fish that will be ok at their maximum possible sizes...
That is exactly what I was worried about... I think more research is required here...

 

[crimzy]

If it was my tank, I'd probably try a CT, even knowing what I know about them. They are a spectacular addition to an aggressive setup and will likely be a model citizen for the first several years. If there are problems after 5 years or more then changes can be made at that time. This is JMO as I absolutely love these fish.
Edit: Just looked back at the original post... do you realize that none of your clowns, snails or hermits will survive in an aggressive setup?