Spotted congo puffer

[Carter020108]

I managed to get my hands on one of the rarest puffers in the industry a spotted Congo puffer I wanted to know what would be a good choice for tankmates as he doesn’t seem to be aggressive anyone have ideas?
He’s fast so it’s hard to get a good picture

 

[kno4te]

Fat Homer

 

[kno4te]

Nice schoutedeni. Want a group of these guys myself.

 

[Carter020108]

Thank you planning on going back this weekend to get more he was expensive

 

[Carter020108]

Any ideas for tankmates

 

[The Masked Shadow]

What a fish! Is it in brackish? Love the tank!

 

[kno4te]

Thank you planning on going back this weekend to get more he was expensive

Any ideas for tankmates

Yeah they are a little on the expensive side. Seem to go for close to $200 or more. For tankmates usually do you want to try somewhat similar size fish but not too aggressive. I’ve seen people keep these guys with barbs, synodontis cats and Congo tetras. Sometimes it’s hit or miss with these puffers.

 

[kno4te]

What a fish! Is it in brackish? Love the tank!

Pure freshwater puffer.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Oh! Sweet! There are very few pure fresh puffer; I should have guessed from the name!

 

[Deadeye]

Lucky! I’d love to get one but they are just too expensive.
You scored one of, if not the most, peaceful puffer, so you have a lot of options.
I would say peaceful tetras, livebearers, peaceful cichlids, small spiny eels, and most loaches will be safe.
I say go for a congo river biotope and get some kribs and one of the peaceful Amazon tetras.