F8 Puffer with Scat?
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Yes, scats will grow larger than a 30g, and ideally need to be kept in a school. Doesn't necessarily have to be other scats, a lot of people use archers or monos and on the whole it works pretty well.
Figure 8 puffers need less salt than a scat long term, so they wouldn't make great companions for that reason. An SG of around 1.005 is perfect for figure 8 puffers, an SG of around 1.010 would be better long term for scats. There are alternative puffers, specifically tetraodon fluviatilis, the topaz puffer. That fish is often m,istaken for figure 8 puffers in stores, grows larger, and can handle the higher salinity. Check that out for a decent alternative if you get a bigger tank.
Figure 8 puffers need less salt than a scat long term, so they wouldn't make great companions for that reason. An SG of around 1.005 is perfect for figure 8 puffers, an SG of around 1.010 would be better long term for scats. There are alternative puffers, specifically tetraodon fluviatilis, the topaz puffer. That fish is often m,istaken for figure 8 puffers in stores, grows larger, and can handle the higher salinity. Check that out for a decent alternative if you get a bigger tank.
Ceylon puffers need a 40g tank, In a 30g you could keep a very personable single, green spotted puffer or 2 F8s & a few gobies.
Scats,Monos and GSP's need full marine when they are full grown. Scats are related to the marine butterflies. The salinity in my tank now is 1.016. Going to 1.018 slowly.
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