Canthigaster valentini

[dflet86]

Hi, I have a 12 gallon tank with 2 damsels, a clownfish and 2 peppermint shrimp. I really love how the Canthigaster valentini (or Valentine Puffer) looks. I'm not sure if I should put it in such a small tank, however. Also, If this fish will be comfortable in a 12 gallon, will it eat my shrimps??? Thanks for the help.

 

[masterswimmer]

Unfortunately your tank is too small IMO to add a valentini puffer. And yes, your shrimp would be a quick snack.

swimmer

 

[reefman]

no n yes

 

[dflet86]

Do you know how big they get when they grow. If I buy one small, will it keep growing to it's full potential size, or will it adapt to the size of my tank, and "stunt" its growth?

 

[reefman]

4". it will beat up everything else be4 it gets that size.
it's like keeping a Rottie in a small studio apt in the city.
if u care for it, dont do it. no one here will give u their blessing on this.

 

[dflet86]

yea, thats what a figured, I suppose I will have to wait for a bigger tank. Thanks for the help

 

[wild fin]

i had a valantini puffer, never touched my shrimp. loved to come right to the top and feed from my hand. but i do think the 12g would be to small for him to be happy in.