Puffer and lobster questions

[matt62950]

Hello, I’m wondering if it is possible for reef lobsters to live with puffers also can reef lobsters live together if the tank is big enough? And anyone have any experience with keeping knobby type stars with puffers?

 

[AydenLincoln]

No! Puffers love to eat both lobsters and sea stars.

 

[matt62950]

No! Puffers love to eat both lobsters and sea stars.

Any good tips on keeping porcupine puffers? Or if it’s better to get a porcupine or the spiny box?

 

[AydenLincoln]

Any good tips on keeping porcupine puffers? Or if it’s better to get a porcupine or the spiny box?

Personally I like porcupine puffers and think they are cuter. They need big tanks and have a large bio-load/make a mess so good filtration in a non-reef tank is a must. They are incredibly smart and intelligent a true saltwater puppy dog. Each one has their own unique personality and don’t forget to feed them shelled foods like clams to keep their beak down. Also as a general rule if a fish can fit in its mouth or is small then it’s a yummy snack but again every puffer is different. Hewbie is my absolute favorite fish I love him like a dog and spoil him!