puffer fish......reef safe?

lenny8671 · 01/26/2009, 04:42 AM

Just a quick question, my LFS said that all pufferfish are not reef safe, is this a fact as i would like one in my reef tank

Michael · 01/26/2009, 04:51 AM

i wasnt sure that there were reef safe puffers tbh

reefworm · 01/26/2009, 05:50 AM

not sure about reefsafe, but here's a bit of info from the reef fishes forum "Difficult and Special Care Species" sticky -

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Porcupine Pufferfish (can be hardy but also seem very disease prone)

As someone new to the hobby, you might want to hold off on that purchase until you've gained more experience. Beyond the reefsafe concern, research compatibility with other planned tankmates, recommended tank size, feeding needs, etc. Good luck!

j4mypets · 01/26/2009, 06:07 AM

I suggest asking this question in the Fish only and Aggresive forum- they know all there is to know about Puffers

giapam · 01/26/2009, 07:40 AM

NOPE, NOT REEF SAFE

lenny8671 · 01/26/2009, 08:17 AM

thanks everyone. will hold off on that one....

Amoore311 · 01/26/2009, 09:28 AM

Puffers are probably the least Reef Safe fish you can buy haha. No invert will be left uneaten ^_^d. They will munch on coral from time to time as well, both hard and soft. They do tend to avoid leather corals though.

They are, however, awesome fish for a FOWLR of a species tank. They are prone to internal parasites, but other than that they are pretty hardy fish. They have a great personality and they will grow on you very quickly.

Most marine puffers get very large, and require fairly large set ups. There are a few on the smaller side like the Toby Puffer.

Try this link out for some great puffer info:

www.thepufferforum.com

Ranchhand02 · 01/26/2009, 09:37 AM

I would not put one in my tank. I have also heard they are not reef safe.

tmz · 01/26/2009, 11:49 AM

Love them. Most will eat anything including invertebrates. I had a dog face puffer and thought it was going to eat the galss.

01/26/2009, 04:42 AM	#1
lenny8671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hartlepool U.K Posts: 342	puffer fish......reef safe? Just a quick question, my LFS said that all pufferfish are not reef safe, is this a fact as i would like one in my reef tank

01/26/2009, 04:51 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i wasnt sure that there were reef safe puffers tbh __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/26/2009, 09:28 AM	#7
Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	Puffers are probably the least Reef Safe fish you can buy haha. No invert will be left uneaten ^_^d. They will munch on coral from time to time as well, both hard and soft. They do tend to avoid leather corals though. They are, however, awesome fish for a FOWLR of a species tank. They are prone to internal parasites, but other than that they are pretty hardy fish. They have a great personality and they will grow on you very quickly. Most marine puffers get very large, and require fairly large set ups. There are a few on the smaller side like the Toby Puffer. Try this link out for some great puffer info: www.thepufferforum.com __________________ 30 Gallon FOWLR 2004-2006 90 Gallon LPS Reef 2006-2008 180 Gallon SPS Reef 2008-20012 100 Gallon Custom Rimless Mixed Reef 2012-2014 29 Gallon Biocube Reef! Current Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon Biocube, StevesLED Upgrade, Neptune Apex

01/26/2009, 11:49 AM	#9
tmz ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Seneca NY Posts: 27,691	Love them. Most will eat anything including invertebrates. I had a dog face puffer and thought it was going to eat the galss. __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: Tank of the Month , November 2011 : 600gal integrated system: 3 display tanks (120 g, 90g, 89g),several frag/grow out tanks, macroalgae refugia, cryptic zones. 40+ fish, seahorses, sps,lps,leathers, zoanthidae and non photosynthetic corals.

01/26/2009, 06:07 AM	#4
j4mypets Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 452	I suggest asking this question in the Fish only and Aggresive forum- they know all there is to know about Puffers

01/26/2009, 07:40 AM	#5
giapam Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 67	NOPE, NOT REEF SAFE

01/26/2009, 08:17 AM	#6
lenny8671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: hartlepool U.K Posts: 342	thanks everyone. will hold off on that one....

01/26/2009, 09:37 AM	#8
Ranchhand02 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 532	I would not put one in my tank. I have also heard they are not reef safe.