Puffer question

[anmldr]

I have a 5 1/2" stellatus puffer and was interested in purchasing a spotted sharpnose puffer (3"). Will these two get along in a 125 fowlr.
Other fish in the tank
purple tang
foxface
sixline
marine beta
volitan lionfish
Thanks
Colleen

 

[anmldr]

Does anyone have a clue??
I dont want to get the sharpnose if they can't learn to play nice

 

[stdreb27]

well, I think if I remember right, those puffers the stellatus puffer get like 2 feet long, So you may want to start thinking about a larger tank. I'm not sure how a 2 foot puffer would like a 4 inch puffer. Or any small fish for that matter.

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by stdreb27
well, I think if I remember right, those puffers the stellatus puffer get like 2 feet long, So you may want to start thinking about a larger tank. I'm not sure how a 2 foot puffer would like a 4 inch puffer. Or any small fish for that matter.
One online store says the can get over 3' long; I saw on at least that big in N.O. I think you have a few fish that are going to be in trouble as this puffer grows. The lions flowing fins may start to look especially inviting. This just isn't a fish for a community tank, IMO.