valentino puffer

[sascoaquatics]

hi i have been recommended to buy a valentino puffer but i just wanted to check a few things with people who have owned them. before i ask this is background on the tank to understand. i have had the tank for 4 years but at the moment i only have 2 clownfish but they have been in the tank since the beginning so i am having a hard time finding a fish that doesnt end up becoming to scared to come out and then dies of not eating sadly, i have got some zoas and euphyllia and the only thing ill be planning to get in future in some mushrooms and chalice. anyways firstly would they be fine with a just mysis and brine diet (both are enriched with omega 3 and more). secondly will they be bullied by my 2 clowns or can they stand their ground. thirdly will they nip and coral and finally will they eat snails, shrimp? sorry aswell ik they are poisonous to eat but is that the only way they are?
thank you

 

[vetteguy53081]

hi i have been recommended to buy a valentino puffer but i just wanted to check a few things with people who have owned them. before i ask this is background on the tank to understand. i have had the tank for 4 years but at the moment i only have 2 clownfish but they have been in the tank since the beginning so i am having a hard time finding a fish that doesnt end up becoming to scared to come out and then dies of not eating sadly, i have got some zoas and euphyllia and the only thing ill be planning to get in future in some mushrooms and chalice. anyways firstly would they be fine with a just mysis and brine diet (both are enriched with omega 3 and more). secondly will they be bullied by my 2 clowns or can they stand their ground. thirdly will they nip and coral and finally will they eat snails, shrimp? sorry aswell ik they are poisonous to eat but is that the only way they are?
thank you

They do nip, and often nibble on zoas. You will have to keep an eye on him and also assure clowns dont get aggressive with it as they will rarely defend themselves well

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

They do nip, and often nibble on zoas. You will have to keep an eye on him and also assure clowns dont get aggressive with it as they will rarely defend themselves well

I had a solandri with my killer clown. Killer clown steered very clear of the solandri. Is this typical? I'm not questioning, I am genuinely curious.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I had a solandri with my killer clown. Killer clown steered very clear of the solandri. Is this typical? I'm not questioning, I am genuinely curious.

Sharpnose generally wont put up with crap

 

[Campbell Bradley]

hi i have been recommended to buy a valentino puffer but i just wanted to check a few things with people who have owned them. before i ask this is background on the tank to understand. i have had the tank for 4 years but at the moment i only have 2 clownfish but they have been in the tank since the beginning so i am having a hard time finding a fish that doesnt end up becoming to scared to come out and then dies of not eating sadly, i have got some zoas and euphyllia and the only thing ill be planning to get in future in some mushrooms and chalice. anyways firstly would they be fine with a just mysis and brine diet (both are enriched with omega 3 and more). secondly will they be bullied by my 2 clowns or can they stand their ground. thirdly will they nip and coral and finally will they eat snails, shrimp? sorry aswell ik they are poisonous to eat but is that the only way they are?
thank you

Thread 'Valentini Puffer in Mixed Reef?' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/valentini-puffer-in-mixed-reef.992178/

hi i have been recommended to buy a valentino puffer but i just wanted to check a few things with people who have owned them. before i ask this is background on the tank to understand. i have had the tank for 4 years but at the moment i only have 2 clownfish but they have been in the tank since the beginning so i am having a hard time finding a fish that doesnt end up becoming to scared to come out and then dies of not eating sadly, i have got some zoas and euphyllia and the only thing ill be planning to get in future in some mushrooms and chalice. anyways firstly would they be fine with a just mysis and brine diet (both are enriched with omega 3 and more). secondly will they be bullied by my 2 clowns or can they stand their ground. thirdly will they nip and coral and finally will they eat snails, shrimp? sorry aswell ik they are poisonous to eat but is that the only way they are?
thank you

Valentini Puffer in Mixed Reef?

Currently I have had a new reef tank running for about 3 months. We have a few LPS corals and some Zoa's as well 2 ocellaris clowns, an allens sandsifting goby, Scooter Blenny, fire goby and a CUC of 4 hermits and some ghost shrimp. I've been wanting to get a valentini puffer for a while and...

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