corals, zoos, etc. that are safe from puffers?

ryanpal · 01/17/2008, 12:19 PM

hey guys...what are some zoos, corals, softies (if any) that are safe to put in a tank with a dogface puffer?

Kanicky · 01/17/2008, 01:29 PM

The list is small in size, probably.

While all puffers munch to a degree, it really comes down to their temperment. My two dwarf puffers (Valentini and Fiji) will nibble on a new coral but after realizing that it's not their favorite mysis shrimp or krill, they leave it alone.

I have a Torch Coral, a Lobo and a ton of Mushrooms and Ricordia that they leave entirely alone.

I wouldn't really risk a puffer in a reef, but as always, it's through trial-and-error that we find out how they will react to corals.

IceWish · 01/17/2008, 02:08 PM

hey Kanicky thats a nice pic in your avatar, looks like a cherub, makes me remember mine...

01/17/2008, 12:19 PM	#1
ryanpal Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 756	corals, zoos, etc. that are safe from puffers? hey guys...what are some zoos, corals, softies (if any) that are safe to put in a tank with a dogface puffer?

01/17/2008, 01:29 PM	#2
Kanicky Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 194	The list is small in size, probably. While all puffers munch to a degree, it really comes down to their temperment. My two dwarf puffers (Valentini and Fiji) will nibble on a new coral but after realizing that it's not their favorite mysis shrimp or krill, they leave it alone. I have a Torch Coral, a Lobo and a ton of Mushrooms and Ricordia that they leave entirely alone. I wouldn't really risk a puffer in a reef, but as always, it's through trial-and-error that we find out how they will react to corals. __________________ Katie & Nick Seahorse, 45G Hex: h. kuda (4); Sexy Shrimp (5) Undecided, 1/2G Pico: Possibly a couple of Sexy Shrimp Current Tank Info: 45G Seahorse

01/17/2008, 02:08 PM	#3
IceWish Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Main Tank Fingering Frags Posts: 117	hey Kanicky thats a nice pic in your avatar, looks like a cherub, makes me remember mine...