Top 5 Freshwater Puffers! My top recommendations

[@VinnysAquatics]

Puffers 💕💕💕 awesome video brother 😁

[@FintasticFreaks]

Thank you Vinny! They're an awesome fish for sure. Love them all. 🐡🐡🐡🐡🐡🐡🐡🐡🐡

[@Puertoricoball17]

I really want a pea puffer there really cute easy to care for ive been researching them for a long time now they are very special fish

[@GentleRayneASMR]

Great video! My fave is Fahaka Puffer because they're so personable and don't always hide. But defs always love the little pea puffers that started it all for me too!

[@arachnophilegrrl]

I think Hairy Puffers are terrifying and terrific looking. I aspire to be worthy of puffer, one day. 😁

[@FintasticFreaks]

You should! There are some challenges for sure, but they aren't as hard to keep as so.e folks make it to be. Hopefully you do some day. They're a fun fish to keep. 👍

[@Puertoricoball17]

Puffers are my favorite fish love the pea puffer every time I see it.... I feel kinda this warm feeling....

[@FintasticFreaks]

They are cute little guys. Doesn't take long before they take a place in your heart. 🐡🐡🐡

[@JessicaFintastic]

My favorite of yours is the red Congo! So pretty and I loved the clip you showed where he buried into the sand in a past video

[@FintasticFreaks]

He is a cool one too. I love that clip too. I was just in the right place at the right time.

[@131pinkbird]

I love love love my pea puffer. I named him Trouble because he is always up to no good!

[@FintasticFreaks]

😆 I love it! They certainly can be mischievous at time.

[@Mr.ReanuKeeves]

I absolutely love pea puffers. They recognize me whenever they see me. And in my 65gal I have at least 11 and a pleco 😁 all getting along!

[@tabarakaquatics8067]

Thank you for your very informative video.

[@FintasticFreaks]

You are welcome! Always happy to chat about puffers. 👍

[@Bogrin]

I’m seriously considering starting with some pea puffers! Thanks for the video

[@FintasticFreaks]

Go for it! Pea Puffers are one of my favorite fish in general. Little fish with a big personality.

[@GentleRayneASMR]

Doooo iittttt! 😂

[@aturney0337]

Everyone's #1 freshwater puffer is the pea puffer. For good reason though. I have one in a 5 gal tank. He, or she, devours all snails, blood worms, baby brine, and scuds that I put in there. Except 1 bladder snail. Full grown that is left alone. No idea why but if it's okay with the puffer, it's okay with me.

[@EricFishKing]

Good information ❤

[@seancarroll5649]

Thanks for the good info

[@FintasticFreaks]

Thanks! I try to put as much info in there while trying to keep it interesting. 😅

[@dougkidd4799]

Great video

[@fishiemon64]

Awsome video 👍🏽✌🏽

[@FintasticFreaks]

Thanks! I had fun making this one especially. 😉👍🐡

[@CasualAquatics]

Love the planted tanks too

[@FintasticFreaks]

Thanks! I think the plants give the tanks a more natural feel. That and of course they look good too. 👍

[@darlenestanks9742]

I just love puffers

[@FintasticFreaks]

You and I both. 👍I think my love has turned into an addiction though. 😅

[@ChowWithLau]

Great video! You’re right about Fahakas too - beautiful but potentially killers. Mine is quite peaceful at the moment but he’s still a juvenile 😊

[@FintasticFreaks]

I know Finley goes after pretty much everything right away. He's not a juvenile though I guess. 😅 Crayfish and shrimp especially, he immediately enters into attack mode.

[@ChowWithLau]

@@FintasticFreaks Yeah I don’t think I’m ever going to keep any shrimp in his tank 😂 Are you feeding Finley clams? I keep hearing about problems with thiamese

[@FintasticFreaks]

I have given him half shell clams occasionally. He doesn't seem to like those very much though.

[@BlakeAdamsCO]

Do you have a care guide on the spotted congo puffer? Would love to hear how you've been successful with them. Also, do you know if it's bad to feed them freeze-dried krill? I've seen some info out there that it can cause lock jaw? So weird...

[@falcolf]

The pea puffers are darling ❤❤

[@CasualAquatics]

Found you on the band app friend nice video

[@FintasticFreaks]

Welcome! And thanks, videos like this are fun to make.

[@johnjrkean7008]

My nickname in high school was puffer due to my consumption of clam!!! Lol i love puffers!

[@Cybrrman]

Always love seeing Finley! I'm thinking of getting a 29 gallon tank from a friend. How many pea puffers could I put in that?

[@FintasticFreaks]

I'd say 5 peas should be fine for sure. Especially if you put some plants and decor to create multiple nooks and bits of territory. Depending on how much decor you put in your tank, I myself, would not put in any more than 6 or 7. Depending again on how many plants, rocks, driftwood, etc. you'd put in there.

[@PRODBYXSTSCY]

Do you think I could put one spotted congo puffer in a 20 gallon tank and would he be happy alone like that?

[@nightegale9398]

Im new to owning a fhaka puffer but I cannot get him to grow and I’ve had him maybe 6 months now and he maybe grew a inch. Any suggestions the waters clean and I vary his diet

[@dinnerputter8757]

Hey man! Love your videos. Question: Can I keep a single figure 8 puffer in a 20 long? I figured the footprint is pretty big for a 4 inch fish.

[@FintasticFreaks]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching too. 😁I'd think you'd be alright with one in a 20 long. 👍 Depending on your puffers personality you could possibly add a couple brackish tank mates too. But that's up to you of course. Best of luck with the puffer! 🐡👍

[@dinnerputter8757]

@@FintasticFreaks Thank you dude I hope to set up a brackish water tank when I move soon and this is gonna be my first ever puffer. How often should i feed it hard shelled food?

[@beamerandmercedesthebully3111]

Nice bro

[@FintasticFreaks]

Thanks!

[@MylesBogner]

What’s the grass in your Congo puffer tank?

[@kristinehansen.]

My favorite puffer is a mbu. After that in no special order. Fahakas, spotted congo puffer and amazon puffers and pea puffers.

[@FintasticFreaks]

They're all awesome choices. Can't go wrong with any one of them.

[@sabreandhasbro]

Irrubesco is my favorite. Target puffers are nice as well.

[@FUTA_KINTE]

I picked up 3 irrubesco a couple months ago I love them I'm now up to 4 pea puffers, 2 fahaka, 3 red eye red tail, and 1 spotted congo puffer

[@lindawilliams7264]

I can never find adult pea puffers they are all fry how long doesn’t it take for then to grow

[@videogamehero7457]

if you love puffers and are up for a challenge you should get an Mbu pufferfish

[@FintasticFreaks]

Actually I do have a mbu. :) He lives in a 510 gallon plywood aquarium.

[@leegadsby290]

I managed to get some red eyed puffers, irrubesco, and yes, they are hard to find

[@FintasticFreaks]

I've only seen them in a store maybe twice over the last 3 years. Awesome puffer but yeah they're a bit of a rarity.

[@FUTA_KINTE]

I managed to get a trio this year

[@MarkCS3]

Mbu puffers can also live in a community tank (Cory’s tank)

[@FintasticFreaks]

Very true. 👍Big reason why I'd still love to get one some day. I've seen some folks even have a community tank with multiple mbus.

[@juliestevenson9151]

Mabu puffer my favourite but could never afford it just learning about fish different tanks and plants

[@FintasticFreaks]

Mbus do get expensive fast especially once they get bigger. Hopefully this list helped you find an alternative. 😉👍🐡

[@gageblackburn2002]

I want a pea puffer there so cute

[@Lefty3213a]

Kuhli Loaches, Sterbi Corys and Amazon puffers together?

[@FintasticFreaks]

Corys I'd personally advice against. Admittedly, I've never tried it myself, however I do know a couple folks who did and neither time or person had much success unfortunately. Loaches on the other hand could potentially work since loaches are more active swimmers (in my experiences anyway). Just to be safe I'd personally make sure there'd be a few places for the loaches to get away and hide in case the puffers get cranky.

[@FHwilly]

I think I might spend all my money on another tank so I can get some pea puffers on Christmas

[@FintasticFreaks]

Haha! By all means, these fish never disappoint. They're a unique fun little fish. 🐡🐡🐡

[@ChattanoogaEd]

Wow I have had 2 of 5 puffers on the list!!!!!

[@FintasticFreaks]

Nice! What two puffers would that be? I imagine that pea puffers would be one of those?

[@ChattanoogaEd]

I had pea puffers for about 3 hours. And I had a huge dragon puffer she got about 10" long when she finally died. Dan from gategill said it was the biggest one he had But I think she was pretty old

[@FintasticFreaks]

10 inches,😳 dang! That's the biggest I've ever heard of one getting. My dragon is about 6-7ish inches. He likes to hide a lot so he hasn't given me to many chances to measure him. 😆

[@ningye2688]

Can I keep one puffer in a mini tank? (2-3gallon)

[@FintasticFreaks]

You could keep a pea puffer in that. However, they typically do better with groups if at least 3 or more, but in a 2-3 gallon setup, I'd only put in one.

[@FHwilly]

Where do you get the enclosure for your pea puffers?

[@FintasticFreaks]

The current tank I have them in is a tank I bought on Marketplace on Facebook, which is also where I've bought a lot of tanks from. It's a great place to find good tanks for way less money, as long as your careful of course. 👍

[@FHwilly]

@@FintasticFreaks Thanks 😁

[@wikiwing348]

I am getting 2-3 pea puffers for my 10 gallon. Don’t worry i have plenty of plants and hides.

[@FintasticFreaks]

Awesome! I think you'll love those little guys. Best of luck with them. 😉👍

[@GabagoolFool]

I want a single puffer for my 40 gallon breeder which one do you suggest?

[@FintasticFreaks]

I had a Dragon Puffer for my 40 breeder and it was easily one of the most beautiful looking fish. That would be my top suggestion but, an Arrowhead Puffer would also be a good option. 🐡🐡👍

[@GabagoolFool]

@@FintasticFreaks thanks for the response!

[@FintasticFreaks]

@@GabagoolFool You're very welcome. 👍 Best of luck with which ever puffer you choose. 🐡

[@tonysfishkeeping537]

That’s a awesome mbu hat, can I order one somewhere?

[@FintasticFreaks]

Yes, I ordered it from Aquarium Coop: Here's a link to the hat. www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/shirts/products/murphy-mesh-snapback-hat

[@vortex.mp40]

ik most puffers for freshwater r brackish. r all of these brackish?

[@FintasticFreaks]

Nope. All these that mentioned in this video are 100% freshwater puffers. 👍In fact, salinity can actually harm most of these puffers on this list. However, there are some puffers I didn't mention like the green spotted puffers or figure 8 puffers often get sold as freshwater puffers, thus creating some confision, but are indeed better kept in brackish water for the long term.

[@CRAMOSinnovations]

What's the deal with the dubbed audio? Is the original audio in a different language?

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

How can you reccomend the Amazon Puffer? Their beeks grow 1000 percent faster then any other. AND the wholesaler feeeds them bloodworms, so they are already spoiled and lazy. I had to trimm the beeks 3 times in 2 years. And I tried all the tricks in the book. They only ate white mosquito larvae , frozen artema and bloodworms. Even if I starved them... Maybe I just had badluck, but they also seem very unhappy unless you have a 5 feet tank, because they love to swim back and forth. I saw them in a 500 gallon once, they were 5 inches... Hate being that guy. Just educating. Not trolling. I am sure there are puffers you know better than me. Best Regards

[@Dragonballz90914]

Green spotted puffer fish

[@FintasticFreaks]

While green spotted puffers can live in freshwater for a while, and they are very beautiful puffers. They eventually need to be acclimated into brackish water. They can even live in full marine water too once they're adults.

[@carlosbarajas382]

I thought pea puffers were brackish water salt water

[@FintasticFreaks]

Nope. Pea puffers are 100% freshwater fish. 👍

[@hoodkage416]

my fahaka puffer lives in a community tank

[@FintasticFreaks]

Oh really? What fish do you keep with it? I've seen some put oscars or African cichlids with them. I've always kept mine alone though.

[@kristinehansen.]

With what kind of fish? Never heard about Fahakas in a community tank

[@HubertDuck]

Quack

[@FintasticFreaks]

Quack indeed. 😆🦆

[@kristinehansen.]

🦆

[@jakewalter3619]

Bro, ur amazons are glass surfing put more plants

[@radoslawmetodiew3542]

Next time when you make such a video try to use latin name of these fishes not their nicknames in america. Its useless to international viewers.

[@FintasticFreaks]

Noted👍. I thought the nicknames were also universal. I'll be sure to add in the latin names as well for future references.