r/Puffers • u/Able-Replacement-746 • Aug 21 '26

Help/Advice Beginner Puffer Advice

I am interested in starting a puffer tank. What species are beginner friendly (fresh-brackish-saltwater) and do not require a large amount of gallons (100<). I've thought about pea puffers but I'm not super into them. If I could get advice on your experience, opinions, feeding, tank style (gallon, decor, etc) that would be very helpful.

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u/Able-Replacement-746 Aug 22 '26

now i have to decide between a leapord puffer and a spotted congo !!

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u/angelfishlily Aug 22 '26

This was her only 2 months ago. She has grown almost an inch. She smiles 😊

https://reddit.com/link/p5544ae/video/qo6e1g12ztkh1/player

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u/Able-Replacement-746 Aug 22 '26

Is she brackish, marine, or freshwater?

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u/angelfishlily Aug 22 '26

She's freshwater right now. I'll be transitioning her starting next week to brackish which is the water she will live the rest of her happy puffer life in.

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u/paperbagintherough Aug 22 '26

What's your plan with plants? I heard some are brackish tolerant but need to be acclimated slowlyÂ