Puffer and knife fish

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ClownKnife28

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Has anyone ever kept any kind of puffer with a black ghost knife, clown knife and/or fire eel long term with success? If yes, which knife with what puffer?
 
^ Well, i haven't tried a puffer with any of the Knife's but i do have two palembang puffers living with a (roughly) 20inch fire eel without any noticeable problems in a 200G decorated tank with fine sand base, plants and driftwood...

Although i have to be honest and state that when mixing any species of puffer with other fish you are gambling the life of the other fish, or both (if puffer gets eaten)
 
My mbu lives with 3 royal knives and 2 clown knives. He used to bite tankmates but he is kept with 20+ fish and has learned to get along with others. I also keep him very well fed.
 
Unless you plan on keeping a really HUGE tank for a clown knife (3') & mbu (30"), I suggest highly against most any other puffer species. It's always hit-or-miss with them & if you like your knife...
 
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