Saddle Valentini Puffer

highdesertreef · 08-25-2008, 11:16 PM

I am going to get one for my 35 FOWLR which is what it became after the crash. My question is will a Saddle Valentini Puffer bother a serpent star? Besides hermits, ornamental shrimp, and small snails what inverts might disappear if in the tank with this little guy?

rayme07 · 08-25-2008, 11:29 PM

I dont know much about puffers but I found some info on them if you would like to look hope this helps Raymond
Heres the link
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Saddle Valentini Puffer

highdesertreef · 08-25-2008, 11:34 PM

That is pretty much as far as I've gotten as well. They just say that it eats some inverts not which types.

rayme07 · 08-26-2008, 12:10 AM

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That is pretty much as far as I've gotten as well. They just say that it eats some inverts not which types.

yah sometimes the internet isnt so good at finding info on what you need I found another sight hopefully this helps it sounds like they eat crabs and shrimp Ill let you read heres the link
Raymond

PuffCareInfo

**CarmieJo** · 08-26-2008, 08:29 PM

WetWebMedia is a great resource! I am looking for more information for you as well.

highdesertreef · 08-26-2008, 10:10 PM

Thanks but what I have read now I think I might skip this interesting fish for now. The feeding cost is somewhat prohibitive right now.

rayme07 · 08-26-2008, 10:16 PM

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Thanks but what I have read now I think I might skip this interesting fish for now. The feeding cost is somewhat prohibitive right now.

your welcome and good luck and glad we could help thanks
Raymond

Skurvey Dog · 08-27-2008, 12:29 AM

Hello HD! I have always had a weekness for the Dogface Puffer fish, but of course they aren't reef safe.

I am so glad that you did your research on the puffer you were interested in and see that he will not fit into your life at this time. Now if we could just get others to be patient, research and think things all the way through like you've done.

highdesertreef · 08-27-2008, 02:04 AM

thanks Skurvey. I agree that it would be best if people did their reaserch before buying something for their tanks. I had my mind set on this little guy but realized that the food required would cost more money than I can spend right now. With the live food, hard shelled foods to wear down the teeth, and eating my clean up crew. I couldnt do it right now maybe when I upgrade again I will use the 35 as a fish only and get one then.

rayme07 · 08-27-2008, 08:52 PM

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I couldnt do it right now maybe when I upgrade again I will use the 35 as a fish only and get one then.

when you do make sure you show us the prosses if you can i would apreaciate it i always like tank builds.Thanks
Raymond.

puffyluv · 08-28-2008, 09:26 PM

A brittle star is definately some munchy crunchy yummyness - if he sees it! Sorry I missed this one Carmie - been busy moving! Anyway, cool fish, but I tell ya, when they are kept w/liverock their teeth don't generally need any other attention - they will hunt and pick things off rock and keep teeth worn in most cases - anyway I have never had to do with my puffies.......

**CarmieJo** · 08-28-2008, 09:56 PM

Thanks Grace!

puffyluv · 08-29-2008, 12:05 AM

You know I turn up eventually - when the wind blows right!