Thanks guys so much for recommending that puffer! I actually came across a YouTube video shortly after making this thread, where Corey from Aquarium Co-op did a fish shipment unboxing where he received a Spotted Congo Puffer and was talking all about it. After I saw that I went into hardcore research mode and I really think this guy is the sweet spot. Getting large enough to be easily spotted in a 75, yet staying small enough to be completely happy in a 75 for its entire life.
I might have not made it clear, but I already have the 75 gallon tank setup and running, its currently a planted tank, but will be tearing it down shortly and making it into a suitable puffer tank.
Is there a Spotted Congo Puffer whisperer here on these forums? Anyone have one and know EVERYTHING about it? There seems to be not a lot of information on them.
Hey man, I guess "puffer whisperer" might be pullin my skirt a little, but I have been called something similar lol is there anything in specific you are curious about? These puffers are really the Benz of FW puffers- they have looks, class, personality, and everyone covets them. They are one of the two peaceful FW puffers. The Asellus (amazon) puffer is the other, but not what your craving I assure you. The beautiful thing about these guys is they are considered lurkers, but have a Hunter personality (they are more active and social, have phenomenal bonds with their owners, and are able to be easily viewed without searching the substrate bed). They readily accept basically all common puffer food, and here's the cool ****... you can BREED them!!!!!
They aren't sexually dimorphic, however they are peaceful enough to be with their own kind (without knowing the male to female ratio first) and will reproduce given the appropriate environment!!!!
