Valentini Puffer

Gerald300102 · 07/29/2017, 07:44 PM

I've had a Biocube 29 for a year now and like how it works, so I've decided to replace my ten-gallon cube (which is super old) with another 29. I have a clownfish already, so that is a given in my stock, but is it possible to keep a valentini puffer with the clown?
I know they don't get very big, and I have a friend who keeps one in a 30 and he does great! I'm aware that they will attack inverts, so will I need to remove my two Nassarius Snails? Or will they be alright given I keep the Valentini on a balanced, meaty diet?
I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this thread, I just joined today! Thank you

FinnCole · 07/30/2017, 02:39 AM

It will be fine with a clown but it's a hit or miss with inverts my grandparents have one in a reef though with snails shrimps crabs and everything

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Hadla · 07/30/2017, 08:53 AM

Mine picked at barnacles and feather worms... all I know is that they need to be fed multiple times a day and that's what stops me from getting one

Microcosmos · 07/30/2017, 02:14 PM

The tiny Toby puffer will be fine with the clown. I've got two clowns that get along with a Toby in my 120. Granted that is bigger but I've had smaller tanks with the combo too and no problems. Any invert with a shell is dinner, as are some without. I've never had a Toby eat soft corals though, not sure how it would do with a clam.

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Cliving1 · 07/31/2017, 11:10 AM

I dont know if I would out that puffer in that small of a tank. While they dont get as large as other puffers, they have big appetites and are big swimmers.

kryzzystuff · 07/31/2017, 07:01 PM

I've had no issues between my ocellaris pair and my valentini puffer in my 75g. They completely ignore each other. Whether such a puffer should be kept in 29g is a different question but I don't foresee any problems with the clown.
I've certainly heard that they can eat snails.

FinnCole · 08/01/2017, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cliving1

I dont know if I would out that puffer in that small of a tank. While they dont get as large as other puffers, they have big appetites and are big swimmers.

It should be fine my grandparents keep there toby in a 34 gallon and I have heard of people keeping them in 24 gallons

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Cliving1 · 08/02/2017, 05:16 AM

Just saying a maxed out valentini would be big for a 29 gallon. Your move.

07/29/2017, 07:44 PM	#1
Gerald300102 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 4	Valentini Puffer I've had a Biocube 29 for a year now and like how it works, so I've decided to replace my ten-gallon cube (which is super old) with another 29. I have a clownfish already, so that is a given in my stock, but is it possible to keep a valentini puffer with the clown? I know they don't get very big, and I have a friend who keeps one in a 30 and he does great! I'm aware that they will attack inverts, so will I need to remove my two Nassarius Snails? Or will they be alright given I keep the Valentini on a balanced, meaty diet? I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this thread, I just joined today! Thank you

07/30/2017, 08:53 AM	#3
Hadla Mantis Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 574	Mine picked at barnacles and feather worms... all I know is that they need to be fed multiple times a day and that's what stops me from getting one __________________ Aquarium count: 7 salt: 2x10g, 29 biocube, 30g, 55g, 75g, 225g, and one fresh 20g planted tank! Puffer, octopus, and mantis shrimp fanatic!

07/30/2017, 02:39 AM	#2
FinnCole Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 252	It will be fine with a clown but it's a hit or miss with inverts my grandparents have one in a reef though with snails shrimps crabs and everything Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk

07/30/2017, 02:14 PM	#4
Microcosmos Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hagerstown, MD, USA Posts: 328	The tiny Toby puffer will be fine with the clown. I've got two clowns that get along with a Toby in my 120. Granted that is bigger but I've had smaller tanks with the combo too and no problems. Any invert with a shell is dinner, as are some without. I've never had a Toby eat soft corals though, not sure how it would do with a clam. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/31/2017, 11:10 AM	#5
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	I dont know if I would out that puffer in that small of a tank. While they dont get as large as other puffers, they have big appetites and are big swimmers.

07/31/2017, 07:01 PM	#6
kryzzystuff Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 25	I've had no issues between my ocellaris pair and my valentini puffer in my 75g. They completely ignore each other. Whether such a puffer should be kept in 29g is a different question but I don't foresee any problems with the clown. I've certainly heard that they can eat snails.

08/02/2017, 05:16 AM	#8
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	Just saying a maxed out valentini would be big for a 29 gallon. Your move.