Brackish or saltwater?

[puffer_girl]

Ok, palembang puffer...... Was told by pet store that he needs minimal salt- 1 tbsp/5 gal. but this is when I thought he was a red-eye. Have been informed that he requires more. How much and how should I go about making this adjustment? Should it be done gradually?

[Oddball]

The dragon puffer comes from straight freshwater, not brackish, so no salt is required. However, I keep roughly a teaspoon per gallon just to help prevent bloat and minor fungal infections.

[puffer_girl]

Great! Bet you are getting sick of my puffer... Do appreciate the info and you've been great. Really not all that informed on them so want to make sure I am doing it right. I have had to earn this fishes respect which i am not use too! I've gradually gotten him to trust me (at the beginning when I walked towards his tank he would back away) but now his belly turns white and he's happy to see me. The pics I posted are from awhile ago, he would NEVER fit in the shell now, so I will soon post more as he has (with as weird as this sounds) grown into his eyes!!! His eyes were HUGE when I first got him and now they don't protrude as much. He is still terribly cute though! Anyone else with any input is more than welcome cause I would be terribly upset if I let him down.... Thanks!