Looking for opinions on getting a Porcupine Puffer
 

I've always wanted one and now that I'm out of SPS I was thinking about getting one. What do you think?

I currently have
Chevron Tang
Naso Tang
Sailfin Tang
Orange Shoulder Tang
FoxFace
Pint Tail Trigger
2 yellow stripped Maroon Clowns

No shrimp
A few Hermit crabs and snails


thanks
J

I was thinking the same thing and Mike talked me out of one.

I say go for it! Ive had one for about 6 months now and they are great. I have a couple of shrimp that he has not touched and he stays away from all my corals.

i wouldnt J why thou they are grat and all until you spook him/her and then you are working in the tank. great fish but really they do get really big look at griffie

Leah, If you don't mind me asking what was the deciding factor for you not getting one\\

Thanks Borrows14

J

Answer your phone you

Ha I thought it was my inlaws LOL

The ick magnet thing and the fact they get huge and buying a bigger tank just for him basically with no corals, as he grows up. Cute as baby's, well you know. And then if he got really big then what. :sad: I would then need to try desperately to find a good a home if not better, oh so hard to do. So not fair for him. And I really really wanted one.

I do agree with leah on the ich issues. I added a sharknose goby and he takes care of the puffers ich problem. i think the positives of these fish over shadow its negatives.

[quote=burrows14;I do agree with leah on the ich issues. I added a sharknose goby and he takes care of the puffers ich problem. i think the positives of these fish over shadow its negatives.[/QUOTE]

I really appreciated your help when I was thinking of one. Ray was totally honest
and he was the first to tell me about the ick thing.