Love at First Sight - Spotted Congo Puffer

[VickiK]

Now I am thinking of getting a mbu but then I don't think I have room for a 300 gallon tank in my garage!

I don't know that I could put such a personality-packed member of the family in the garage -- but I suppose, where they heck else would you put a giant tank like that? Move out the couch perhaps! ha! If I had a garage, I'd be out there with the puffer all the time.

 

[FishBeast]

I don't know that I could put such a personality-packed member of the family in the garage -- but I suppose, where they heck else would you put a giant tank like that? Move out the couch perhaps! ha! If I had a garage, I'd be out there with the puffer all the time.

Hahaha good point! I would have tanks all over the house if it weren't for my (sensible) wife!

 

[Joel]

Same here. I didn't even know there were freshwater puffers until this go around with the hobby.

I didnt know either until @Cole pointed it out to me! Nice fish FB

 

[FishBeast]

I didnt know either until @Cole pointed it out to me! Nice fish FB

Thank you brother! Get a puffer!

 

[Joel]

I consider it a serious committment but I get closer every day to making the decision.

Almost bought a figure 8 a few months back but cbf with brackish.. or can I....

 

[FishBeast]

I consider it a serious committment but I get closer every day to making the decision.

Almost bought a figure 8 a few months back but cbf with brackish.. or can I....

Figure 8 can live fully in freshwater I believe. You can get the amazon puffers or pea puffers too! Or a puffer like mine!

 

[Mike16T]

I HATE YOU! You ruined my tank! You made me want to get a puffer~!

 

[Joel]

Figure 8 can live fully in freshwater I believe. You can get the amazon puffers or pea puffers too! Or a puffer like mine!

If I remember correctly (which is unlikely) Cory or Cole mentioned they are cool in freshwater for short periods like a month or so but its not ideal over the long term. Anyone who knows the answer feel free to chip in

 

[Joel]

I should add to that Cole has pointed out some freshwater species that i CAN get legal in New Zealand. The question is still whether im committed to proper care

 

[Loren]

All of these puffers are really cool but I think that I will just stick with my pea puffer that eats and costs a whole lot less.

 

[Joel]

All of these puffers are really cool but I think that I will just stick with my pea puffer that eats and costs a whole lot less.

Yeah theres a cuteness factor too!

 

[FishBeast]

All of these puffers are really cool but I think that I will just stick with my pea puffer that eats and costs a whole lot less.

Pea puffers are the gateway drug!

 

[FishBeast]

If I remember correctly (which is unlikely) Cory or Cole mentioned they are cool in freshwater for short periods like a month or so but its not ideal over the long term. Anyone who knows the answer feel free to chip in

Like @Loren says, you can always start with the little pea puffers! Pretty undemanding, loads of personality.

 

[FishBeast]

I HATE YOU! You ruined my tank! You made me want to get a puffer~!

Hahaha!! Just sharing the addiction!

 

[Joel]

I love you people but you're a bad influence on me

 

[FishBeast]

I love you people but you're a bad influence on me

It's good to be bad!! Hehehe

 

[Burningfyra]

I love puffers. but as far as I know all the popular species are on the no import list.
I guess I will just have to deal with bobs mbu puffer and murphy.

 

[VickiK]

Pea puffers are the gateway drug!

He's right @Joel - I started out with a pea puffer and now have an Amazon Puffer I wouldn't trade for the world. Cute doesn't even begin to describe this fish.

 

[Loren]

I love you people but you're a bad influence on me

One thing that I have learned is to never seek advise of a tropical fish hobbyist. Everything they tell you will involve spending more money and probably as well setting up additional aquariums.

 

[Mike16T]

One thing that I have learned is to never seek advise of a tropical fish hobbyist. Everything they tell you will involve spending more money and probably as well setting up additional aquariums.

His Definitely not talking about me... Move along...............