Safety Precautions to Take with Giant Freshwater Pufferfish
Just like any large, wild animal, giant freshwater pufferfish pose some safety hazards when they are kept in a captive environment – in fact, even the little guys can leave a nasty bite if they’re bold enough. Fortunately, all it takes to stay safe around a large puffer is a little bit of common sense and planning on your part. 1. Use a cleaning barrier. Although there are many YouTube videos that may suggest otherwise, it is not a wise idea to reach into a giant freshwater pufferfish tank without caution – it’s important to remember that you are reaching into a wild animal’s territory, and they should not be expected to tolerate it. An adult Fahaka puffer – or any other species of giant [...]
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Top 3 Worst Freshwater Pufferfish to Buy
While there are plenty of freshwater pufferfish to choose from if you’re interested in keeping a puffer tank, there are a few species that you should avoid purchasing. Many have very strict husbandry requirements, and others simply get way too big for the average fish tank set up. 1. Mbu pufferfish. While these guys make a striking freshwater pufferfish in an aquarium, they get huge – like several feet huge. In order to properly care for an Mbu puffer, you are going to need a fish tank set up that almost fills an entire room. While most care guides recommend 150 gallons as the minimum tank size, an adult Mbu really shouldn’t be in anything less than 800 gallons. If they are kept in a [...]
