Fang's Puffers and cichlids don't mix!

Here is a video of what 2 fang's puffers did to the tails of my larger cichlids. Needless to say, I isolated them after I noticed the damage and returned the little boogers back to the store. Didn't realize how aggressive they could be, but nevertheless, I was curious. Never again. I hope my fish can grow out their fins the way they were before, but I know it will take time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G2ZeruitTI&feature=youtu.be

Fat Homer said:

Cant blame the puffers for lack of research...

Puffers as a whole are notorious fin nippers / killers and normally do best alone or in a species only tank...

At least thats a lesson learned with no deaths...


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Definitely not blaming them....I have had other freshwater puffers but never a pair of Tetraodon Cochinchinensis. It seems that the only fish that didn't get clipped were the ones who were not being super nosy. I would have tolerated a nip or two, but when like 6 of my fish had multiple bites I figured I should have googled Fang's puffers before bringing them home. I used to have a much larger Fahaka who was more compatible, but these little red eyed guys are mean. All good though, they are being placed in a good home. Where they can be "Home Alone", haha, jk. Bad joke, just meant that they should be kept alone because they are known to show aggression to conspecifics. And yes...NO DEATHS...very lucky. Thanks!