So it seems like a 'duh' kind of question - dwarf puffers are probably going to end up as snacks for a senegal. Have any of you kept puffers with bichirs, or puffers with other larger fish that would be tempted to eat them? I've read that the puffers are toxic, and would be a very unhealthy edible - any experiences like this?
I've had my community tank running for about a year. One fateful day, I bought my senegal bichir and five dwarf puffers, and added them, going off bad advice from my LFS. The sen is by far, FAR, my favorite addition to my fish family. I did my homework (better late than never), and once educated, realized the bichir needed a separate tank. The puffers turned out to be mean little fin nippers, and I had to remove them from the community tank, so they've gone in with the bichir. They've been living peacefully together for about a month, with no sign of aggression from the puffers or lil' Falcor.
I'm at a loss. I really can't add another tank. I wouldn't be upset to lose the puffers, but I'm very attached to Falcor, and wouldn't want to see him sick or suffering from a toxic dinner. I'd guess I should probably bring the puffers to the LFS, and hope they find a better home. Is there any possibility that this is an okay match?
I've had my community tank running for about a year. One fateful day, I bought my senegal bichir and five dwarf puffers, and added them, going off bad advice from my LFS. The sen is by far, FAR, my favorite addition to my fish family. I did my homework (better late than never), and once educated, realized the bichir needed a separate tank. The puffers turned out to be mean little fin nippers, and I had to remove them from the community tank, so they've gone in with the bichir. They've been living peacefully together for about a month, with no sign of aggression from the puffers or lil' Falcor.
I'm at a loss. I really can't add another tank. I wouldn't be upset to lose the puffers, but I'm very attached to Falcor, and wouldn't want to see him sick or suffering from a toxic dinner. I'd guess I should probably bring the puffers to the LFS, and hope they find a better home. Is there any possibility that this is an okay match?