Max size of MBU and Fahaka puffers

[Anubisscott]

Staring to get intrested in getting one down the road and doing some research. Desciding on tank size I'll need for one. Honestly I have read and heard MBU's are easier going, plus I like their coloration better. I have read Fahaka's get around 18-22" while MBU's get 26-30". Anyone got a straight answer by chance? These are just estimates from sites mind you, some said Fahaka's only get 6"+ which I know is BS.

Also, with these do I need brakish water or will they be fine in fresh. Heard both ways on this but I want to hear it from the experts we have here on MFK.

Thanks for all replies for the "Cichlid guy" thats got bit by the "Puffer bug". lol

 

[mcsnapper1]

My local pet store had a Mbu that was close to 36". They are fresh water throughout their lives. I think it's the much smaller spotted puffers that start fresh, then brackish, then finally all salt.

 

[Fat Homer]

Fahaka and MBU's are both 100% Freshwater ONLY... so no need to add any salt...

as for sizes, expect a Fahaka to top at at around 18"-22" and MBU's to top out at around 3ft total...

As for tank sizes, a Fahaka minimum tank size is around 125G+, and a MBU, realistically your looking at roughly 600G+ due to waste etc...

Hopefully that helps answer some of your questions...

 

[Pufferpunk]

I wouldn't expect a fahaka to get larger than 16-18". We have a 28" mbu on TPF now.

 

[geronimo69]

Fahaka and MBU's are both 100% Freshwater ONLY... so no need to add any salt...

as for sizes, expect a Fahaka to top at at around 18"-22" and MBU's to top out at around 3ft total...

As for tank sizes, a Fahaka minimum tank size is around 125G+, and a MBU, realistically your looking at roughly 600G+ due to waste etc...

Hopefully that helps answer some of your questions...

I would even suggest a 800+ gallon for an MBU. I have a Fahaka in a 55 gal right now, as he's only 4", but am in the process of setting up a 180 ( with sump of 30 gals ) for him.

 

[Fat Homer]

^ Normally i say 1000G for a MBU, but got sick of people complaining that they don't need a tank that size, so now i just say 600-800 just to put people off first... and if i see they are serious, then i tell them that try and get 1000G if possible...