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ReefsandGeeks · 06/21/2018, 09:20 AM

I just ordered my first puffer from Live Aquaria's Diver's Den which should be arriving tomorrow. I want to make sure I'm as prepaired as possible to help him get used to my tank quickly. Does anyone with experiance with porcupine puffers, or other similar puffers have any advice on their care?

How often and what do you typically feed? Frozen mysis? I'm planning on stopping at the LFS on my way home today to make sure I have some good food to help him get started eating in the new tank and want to make sure I have a good grasp on what they like and need. Especially since they need to wear down their beaks.

As far as wearing down their beaks, I've read that mysis, is enough to keep them worn down. Is that really enough? Is there another food I can give occasionally to help aid in teeth wear?

06/21/2018, 09:20 AM	#1
ReefsandGeeks Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708	Porcupine Puffer Care Advice I just ordered my first puffer from Live Aquaria's Diver's Den which should be arriving tomorrow. I want to make sure I'm as prepaired as possible to help him get used to my tank quickly. Does anyone with experiance with porcupine puffers, or other similar puffers have any advice on their care? How often and what do you typically feed? Frozen mysis? I'm planning on stopping at the LFS on my way home today to make sure I have some good food to help him get started eating in the new tank and want to make sure I have a good grasp on what they like and need. Especially since they need to wear down their beaks. As far as wearing down their beaks, I've read that mysis, is enough to keep them worn down. Is that really enough? Is there another food I can give occasionally to help aid in teeth wear?