Are Porcupine Puffer Fish Reef SAFE?

[@pb8783]

I've had a puffer for 8 years in a mixed reef tank and I agree with this poster. They don't eat coral and they don't have beaks that need to be filed like other puffers. My biggest warning would be that they will eat small hermits, snails, conchs, and shrimps. They are also pigs and eat and poop a lot so you have to have a big tank of at least 150g for long term care. They are also prone to eye cloud if you don't keep the water clean. From the front the lens of their eyes lens has a natural blue iridescence, this is normal. When you look at the lens through the side it should be clear, if it's foggy then do a water change before the puffer goes blind. Other than that they are very tough fish and will survive trauma other fish will not. They will eat other fish. I learned that they tend to eat timid new fish while leaving confidant existing fish alone. If you are worried about this, get all your other fish first then get the puffer, not the other way around. Or temporarily remove the puffer for a day while your new fish gets a chance to become comfortable in the tank then reintroduce the puffer. Large anemones are dangerous for puffers, they aren't strong swimmers and cannot escape. They will try to eat food that an anemone has caught and then get caught themselves or will easily drift into one.

[@timoamericancitizen8745]

What’s up NEPHEW!!! Just subscribed. Enjoying the videos. Keep up the good work. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@EagleAquatics]

THANKS Uncle Timo!!

[@ProducerReef]

Mine was a tang. He ate nori from my hands. And I think he liked that more than the meaty foods. He died cuz of negligence or I would still have him today. They are safe to me.

[@nathanmargetts2966]

Absolutely brilliant, certainly swaying me towards the puffer. Also going on from your video on the blue throat trigger, just added pair to my tank n love them out and about in the first day (got lucky I think) cheers man 👌

[@EagleAquatics]

Awesome man, and yes you had some good luck with those triggers!!

[@TimothyArmstrongamblixVR]

which corals do you have brother? The only other video on this subject pretty much said the same thing, train them young and keep them fed! I've had a couple. They used to do the most awesome thing. They'd swim polar opposite sides of the tank, rev up their fins, them swim full speed ahead at each other and head-butt. It was totally non-aggressive and completely for play. They were best buds. I'm just now starting a reef tank and I want to get one again. They do grow slowly, had those two in a 60gal for a few years never grew beyond the 2.5" mark.

[@sharonrebenstorf901]

How often do you feed the puffer fish and other fish?? Just how big does the puffer fish get??? Your tank is awesome.

[@EagleAquatics]

I feed all the fish and the puffer once per day. Pufferfish can get around a foot long or bigger in a really big tank.

[@caroleosullivan6601]

Great video. You are very knowledgeable. Love your explanations. Thankyou

[@EagleAquatics]

Thanks!!

[@bubblerings]

4 years old. Is he still in there?

[@gabesreef]

Great review

[@EagleAquatics]

Thanks Man!!

[@lauraklautky9513]

my daughter found her porcupine puffer at the beach in fort lauderdale, last april he was the size of an almond ! it's been a year and he's ina 36 gallon now can we move him in with my clowns and tangs and some beginner corals ? i have a 180 gallon tank, thanks for the video!!!

[@EagleAquatics]

Definitally do that he will do a lot better in a bigger tank. Follow my advice and you should be good.

[@jreffjeff7909]

how big is ur tank?

[@queezyreefer3237]

Where did you find juveniles, I shop at Aqutica or Chicago fish n coral in Tinley/Orland

[@EagleAquatics]

Oh sweet you go to the same places i do!! I found them at robs aquatics, he doesnt have them now but I bet he could get them for you.

[@cody-zo6]

I have a 100 gallon and was going to empty out the whole reef tank and make it a puffer fish tank, do you think i would have better luck with 2 dog face puffers in the same tank or get 1 porcupine and 1 dog face together?

[@calabdiver05]

Hello great video!! would you say the same about dog face puffer? I recently received one from a buddy that got it by accident. It's only 2" long at the moment so very small. It's currently chilling in my sump till I get my other frag tank emptied.

[@EagleAquatics]

Dog faces will eat coral and inverts, they definitely are not reef safe by any means. Cause they have exposed teeth that need constant filing

[@kboi8859]

thanks for posting this

[@EagleAquatics]

No prob

[@figurewarz3549]

Looks dope 🔥🔥

[@chilkootsailor492]

Great video! I have a question because I'm about to get fish in my tank and what do you recommend as the first fish, a firefish or a pair of clowns? Thanks

[@peterreid5315]

A Person personally I would get one clown I have found they are hardier than fire fish also I have found royal gramma even hardier

[@chilkootsailor492]

@@peterreid5315 thanks, will do

[@EagleAquatics]

Agreed, a clown is your best bet, super easy to care for and cheap. Also I did a whole top 10 beginner saltwater fish video so go check that out to get some ideas.

[@istandwithisreal8883]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@volteface69]

Merci pour ta vidéo !!! 👍👍👍

[@dlm1949]

Really cute

[@logangarcia9416]

How do you recommend finding one that is reef safe .

[@EagleAquatics]

Buy them small as babies!

[@istandwithisreal8883]

Eagle Aquatics very smart

[@Maddybo414]

I would want one that is reef safe because I want to replicate the dentist office tank

[@EagleAquatics]

That would be cool!

[@evm6391]

What do you feed your pufferfish as of right now? Also does the triggerfish eat the same foods as puff?

[@EagleAquatics]

I feed the pufferfish krill right now, I either feed him krill or silversides. The trigger eats the same food as him but prefers the mysis shrimp I feed the other fish.

[@evm6391]

Cool but also what happened to the anemone and fish you put in the tank. Did not see them

[@ramirohuerta7589]

Now I want one ☝️ I kinda been wanting a predictor all long black fin LION FISH

[@EagleAquatics]

Either are great! If you got the room.

[@drae437]

Hey big is ur tank my kids really want a puffer I have a 150 gallon system

[@EagleAquatics]

150g is plenty, I have a 125g.

[@kingclaw2795]

What size tank do you have?

[@EagleAquatics]

That is a 125 gallon tank

[@mohitjung9237]

I found it in beach near Sydney. How much does that fish cost?

[@EagleAquatics]

Usually around $80

[@duzmatttbernadett3916]

Looking to get myself a porcupine how did u qt him?there is not much info online thanks

[@EagleAquatics]

I don't quarantine my fish, I buy from trusted fish stores around me and have never had a disease problem in any of my tanks.

[@rizano7066]

For anyone that has a Porcupine Puffer long term fully grown, can you provide your opinion if I can keep this fish in a 120 gallon (4 feet long by 2 feet wide) or do you feel this size tank is too small? I'm seriously considering this fish but concerned about the tank size long term.

[@EagleAquatics]

You should be good with that size tank long term, they dont grow very fast and from my experience they mine wasnt the most active swimmer. I would say your good.

[@nicolekarisny3076]

how do u get the MUSHROOM THAT BIG

[@EagleAquatics]

Had him for a long time, good water parameters and placement.

[@ozeina]

Short answer: Yes they are safe and they like belly rubs and headpats

[@EagleAquatics]

TRUTH

[@twinbeatz1]

Man ... you’re making me want to get one for my reef 😂 do u have a shrimp in your tank?

[@EagleAquatics]

I do a coral banded shrimp. I wouldnt trust them with any other type of shrimp though.

[@twinbeatz1]

Eagle Aquatics thank you , I bought a porcupine puffer two weeks ago , great fish !

[@kyawthuta9058]

Can I keep one in a 70 gallon?

[@EagleAquatics]

For a little while, but they get pretty big.

[@jaseanvega6395]

Make a update video

[@EagleAquatics]

Soon, tank is down right now since we moved.

[@hunter4103]

Mine ate both of my clown fish

[@Btk780]

Puffers definatley have teeth I dunno why yours doesn't

[@johnwesley111harrison4]

I only see dory bubbles and bloat

[@EagleAquatics]

?????

[@Maddybo414]

That's bloat from finding nemo and I also see nemo and dory

[@nicolekarisny3076]

THEY DO EAT SMALLER FISH

[@EagleAquatics]

Only if they can catch and fit them in their mouth,

[@johnwesley111harrison4]

Where is your memo

[@EagleAquatics]

Hes in there

[@SendyAditan-o2d]

Terlalu bertele tele dan berputar putar....harusnya langsung kasih tau itu buntel durennya aman ke trumbu ga??

[@johnwesley111harrison4]

Its bloat

[@ghaha5015]

did anybody else notice the nemo and dory in the background 😂