Are Valentini puffers known for going after sea urchins?

allendehl · 01/24/2018, 03:04 PM

Hello guys

I am planning in getting a valentini puffer. I know puffers in general like to snack on urchins but I've read mixed opinions on the Valentini.
I have a tuxedo I love and would hate to serve him up.
What is your personal experience?

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Valentini89 · 01/24/2018, 11:31 PM

I have two valentini puffers in the same tank and let me tell you, they are really something to watch. Great personalities. I have no experience with urchins. That being said, everything that isn't swimming that I put in the tank, they will sample. This is why my upstairs tank is a fowlr. It's worth it to me to have the puffers.

Hope I helped. BTW keep in mind the valentinis have smaller mouths than other puffers so it might not be an issue.

JohnnyK731 · 01/25/2018, 12:39 AM

Def snack on acros not sure about urchins

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allendehl · 01/25/2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Valentini89

I have two valentini puffers in the same tank and let me tell you, they are really something to watch. Great personalities. I have no experience with urchins. That being said, everything that isn't swimming that I put in the tank, they will sample. This is why my upstairs tank is a fowlr. It's worth it to me to have the puffers.

Hope I helped. BTW keep in mind the valentinis have smaller mouths than other puffers so it might not be an issue.

What about shrimps? I have a pepermint and planning in having a pistol with a couple of gobbies. Have yours gone after any shrimp?

TokiHacker · 01/25/2018, 01:41 PM

shrimps is a def yes and I have seen toby's go after sea urchins.

Valentini89 · 01/25/2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by allendehl

What about shrimps? I have a pepermint and planning in having a pistol with a couple of gobbies. Have yours gone after any shrimp?

Yes I added a peppermint I believe it was, to see what would happen, and I never found the body. They ate the whole thing.. :-/

Mr. Eel · 01/26/2018, 09:44 AM

As for urchins I had a not really fish only FOWLR and the valentini never bothered my short spine or pincushion urchin, but I did find it dead one day halfway in a mini carpet nem. There is also a bennets sharpnose puffer in the same tank who is fine w/ urchins, and nems so far.

allendehl · 01/27/2018, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Valentini89

Yes I added a peppermint I believe it was, to see what would happen, and I never found the body. They ate the whole thing.. :-/

Well, thats unfortunate. I saw the puffer in my LFS and it is really hard to resist.
I wish I cared less for my pepermint "flaco"

Valentini89 · 01/27/2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by allendehl

Well, thats unfortunate. I saw the puffer in my LFS and it is really hard to resist.
I wish I cared less for my pepermint "flaco"

If you have a sump flaco could always live there?

01/24/2018, 03:04 PM	#1
allendehl Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 692	Are Valentini puffers known for going after sea urchins? Hello guys I am planning in getting a valentini puffer. I know puffers in general like to snack on urchins but I've read mixed opinions on the Valentini. I have a tuxedo I love and would hate to serve him up. What is your personal experience? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk __________________ [Newbie here so please take my opinions carefully] Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 350 (72G) \| Jebao DCT 4000 (1056 GPH Max) \| Reef Octopus 152-S \| 2 X Jebao PP8 (2100 GPH Max)

01/24/2018, 11:31 PM	#2
Valentini89 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bay county, Fl Posts: 624	I have two valentini puffers in the same tank and let me tell you, they are really something to watch. Great personalities. I have no experience with urchins. That being said, everything that isn't swimming that I put in the tank, they will sample. This is why my upstairs tank is a fowlr. It's worth it to me to have the puffers. Hope I helped. BTW keep in mind the valentinis have smaller mouths than other puffers so it might not be an issue. __________________ I have 1 1/2 years experience in this hobby. Take my advice with that in mind. Current Tank Info: 26g bowfront QT tank, -- 150g tall = http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2671045

01/25/2018, 01:41 PM	#5
TokiHacker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 549	shrimps is a def yes and I have seen toby's go after sea urchins. __________________ 200 GAL Mixed Reef Build \| 20GAL JBJ Frag Tank \| 29GAL Chiragra Mantis Shrimp Tank

01/26/2018, 09:44 AM	#7
Mr. Eel Best eel owner in the US Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 149	As for urchins I had a not really fish only FOWLR and the valentini never bothered my short spine or pincushion urchin, but I did find it dead one day halfway in a mini carpet nem. There is also a bennets sharpnose puffer in the same tank who is fine w/ urchins, and nems so far. __________________ Current Tank Info: My house is a fish tank Current Tank Info: 125 gal reef tank 50gal Fo 50 gal Mixed reef

01/25/2018, 12:39 AM	#3
JohnnyK731 Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 70	Def snack on acros not sure about urchins Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk