Poisonous? Colomesus asellus (amazon puffer)

[Mount_Prion]

These guys poisonous like a fahaka et. al.?

They're small and wondering what would happen if another fish ate one. Obviously looking to avoid tragedy when considering stocking these guys.

 

[Fat Homer]

I guess as with any puffer, if a fish manages to eat one, then yes there is a good chance it could also die...

What did you plan on housing them with?


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[Mount_Prion]

I guess as with any puffer, if a fish manages to eat one, then yes there is a good chance it could also die...

What did you plan on housing them with?


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I haven't even gotten them yet. I might try to source them (see em frequently on aquabid) and put them in my swamp, since it looks unlikely that I'll get the tentacled snakes I was thinking of for it, and my main display fish unfortunately died.

My concern would be that my turtle might try to nip at them or something and I don't want him getting sick/dying.

 

[Fat Homer]

Hmmmm, honestly not sure how well or if its even recommended keeping puffers with turtles?

Personally i've never done it, but do keep in mind that these puffers prefer being in groups of 3 or more, and will require regular teeth trimming just incase you didnt know


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[Jenerik]

I think the puffer might nip at the turtles, to be honest. Not sure I would put puffers in there.

Just my 2-cents.