Looking for opinions on getting a Porcupine Puffer

[Jason McK]

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

[Leah]

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

[burrows14]

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.

[Skimmerking]

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

[Jason McK]

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

Thanks Borrows14

J

[Skimmerking]

Answer your phone you

[Jason McK]

Ha I thought it was my inlaws LOL

[Leah]

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. 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.

[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.

[Leah]

[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.