Valentini Puffer

[jjrambo124]

Just curious...
Would a Valentini puffer be suitable in a 20-gallon long tank with a clownfish and gramma?
Maybe a dumb question, but I've read that some have had success keeping these guys in 20 gallons.
Thank you!

 

[shakacuz]

they stay small, but i always err on the side of caution and would provide it with more space than it needs. take into consideration they are "reef safe with caution" and will likely go for your inverts to keep its teeth sharp/trimmed

 

[jjrambo124]

they stay small, but i always err on the side of caution and would provide it with more space than it needs. take into consideration they are "reef safe with caution" and will likely go for your inverts to keep its teeth sharp/trimmed

Would they attack the other fish? Or would the aggression be from the others.

 

[shakacuz]

Would they attack the other fish? Or would the aggression be from the others.

other fish, unlikely not from the puffer as they are peaceful. they may nip at corals and go for your inverts(snails/crab)

 

[littlefoxx]

Ehh depends on the puffer. Ive heard of people doing this with success and seen some that got a nasty tempered one that murdered other fish! Just depends on your individual fish. And yes they will eat your hermits, shrimp and snails! These little puffers are super cute though! Let us know how it goes if you get one!