Empty 30... What's a Good First Puffer?

[wantokeeptrout]

I recently got a 75 and in the process of transferring my entire stock to it, leaving my 30 empty in about 1 month. I always liked puffers and, about 6 months ago I posted about getting a potential 10 for dwarf puffers. Considering this unexpected upgrade i'm wondering what puffers could I do in the 30 and what numbers could i do assuming i have lots of rock and filtration that cycles 70 gallons per hour. Also, is it possible to breed any species of puffer in home aquariums? it might make a fun project and a pretty penny given the prices i've seen locally.

here's a pic of the 30. one of the filters is now on the 75 as are a couple of the rocks but i added about the same weight in other rocks to the 30. none of the current stock will be in there by about mid to late January.

 

[Fat Homer]

In that size tank you could try and breed dwarf puffers, or try your hand at breeding c.irrubesscos (sp)

Try and keep it at 1m / 3f combo

 

[wantokeeptrout]

any other good suggestions. I would like the breeding but an interesting single puffer would be alright as well. the LFS always has at least 2-3 puffer species in and often gets lots of unusual exotics. I've seen them with fahaka, amazon, and once congos and something labelled a dusky arrowhead. so availability shouldn't be much of an issue. Also, i'd prefer a species fine in freshwater

also would like any parameters or improvements that would make my tank better.

 

[kevinfleming21]

Hairy puffer hands down, very interactive and bossy little guys!

 

[Pufferpunk]

Arrowheads (also called Pignose) are really cool, they have dog faces.

I've always loved my Congo though, especially if you can find a red one!

Then, there are the Target species. Here is my turgidus:

 

[Fat Homer]

^ I agree if you can find a red congo puffer there is nothing like it... especially if you find one thats actually active like my old one was...

 

[wantokeeptrout]

Thanks Pufferpunk, Kevinfleming21, and Fat Homer. What is the stock number i could put in the 30 and not overstock if the only fish are the puffers and a large population of dwarf shrimp to form a hopefully self replenishing food supply. Also are there any decor guidelines i should follow. I am planning on heavily planted tank with some driftwood and a couple rocks.

I'm currently most interested in:

Congo
Dwarf
Target
Hairy

also, I would greatly appreciate any advice when it comes to breeding if it is possible.

@ Homer, I think I saw the video of you Congo inflate and die from that oversized crayfish, little late but sorry for your loss

 

[Pufferpunk]

Of those 4, all need to be kept as singletons (no tank mates at all), other than the dwarf puffers, which you could keep at 1/5g. You must do your best to sex them, keeping 1m/3f. Males with fight to the death, otherwise.

 

[giant19000]

lol congos are my 2nd fav how,quick question can you keep congos together???
and ill mention avocado puffers,red eye puffers,target puffers,amazon puffer
this link helped me choose my puffer i cant tell you wich to getor wich are more interesting because their all diff and may behave diff than others,choose yours

 

[giant19000]

heres da link
http://www.pufferlist.com/freshwater-puffers/