I miss my marine tanks so much! We had 3 main tanks, 2 reefs and a predator set up (125, 150, 180 gallons) and a few smaller tanks (20's, 50, and 75 gals) with captive bred seahorses plus their suitable tank mates. It can become very addictive. You just want more and more fish and that means more and more tanks and eventually running out of room. We were very fortunate to be able to grow corals and different types of seaweeds to trade so we could keep the cost down somewhat. I had a beautiful Porcupine Puffer the kids named ET (Extra-Terrestrial) because that's what his face reminded them of. They look like they're always smiling. lol They truly are the sweetest and act like aquatic puppies that want love and attention. I can't eat fish anymore because of him and the other beauties we were so fortunate to be able to care for. I don't know what it was about those marine fish, but many of them had very distinct personalities and they gave me a whole different perspective on aquatic life. Even the seahorses were tame and would hitch on my finger and take food from me. We also carefully played around with some of the so called "strict rules". I had a Ocellaris Clownfish in with my pair of seahorses (cross of Hippocampus kuda and erectus), a rescued pair of Banded Pipefish, and what we called the dynamic duo...a Yellow Watchmen Goby and his buddy, a Randalls Pistol Shrimp. They say you shouldn't put fast movers in with the horses and pipes that hunt in slow motion, but Benny the Clown lived with them for over a year and was very gentle and never stole their food. I have to say I adored that diverse seahorse set up and could watch them for hours. Of all of them though it's ET that I miss most of all. He was just so smart, sweet-natured, and full of personality. He loved when the kids would sit by the tank and read to him. He'd just happily hover in front of them and it seemed as though he was listening to every word. He was everyone's favourite for sure. Sorry for the length of this comment. Got a tad nostalgic. lol
Your tank is quite a vision. I have read that these fish require a minimum of 150 - 200 gallons as they grow 8"-18" and need at least 24" of tank width to turn around... How big is your tank? We will be purchasing one of these cuties for our 150 gallon as a single species..
I'm in process of a 220 gal build for him. covid set my farm build back 18 months. He should have been in a bigger tank already. Will post video on his move
@@TommysReefGallery I'm seriously considering one of these fish. From your experience do you think a 120 gallon (4 feet long by 2 feet wide) will be big enough for the life of this fish? I can't go bigger than 120 because of space limitations. Would be great to hear your opinion.
I'm jealous too! The tank is beautiful and MILO OMG! My friend told me how cool these were so I had to check one out and he wasnt kidding! I have been wanting pea puffers but this is way cuter but dont think he would fit in my 15 gallon..haha. Are there any small puffers for 30 gallons? I really want one and am going to get a bigger tank but dont have any spce for maybe 40 gallons tops!
Fish smaller than his mouth for starters he can accidentally suck them in when eating..nothing aggressive or toxic typical reef fish are fine careful with inverts
How long did it take for Milo to start eating when you got him? We just got a porcupine three weeks ago and he has zero interest in anything I add to the tank. He's very skittish. I have even added small crabs to appeal to his natural diet. I have seen him suck in a few crabs and spit them out, but I have yet seen him consume anything. He is very active all day, Up and down the glass (like Milo). He seems to be healthy. Maybe he's eating at night? Any insight?
I got Milo when he was 2-3 inches just a baby he love live ghost shrimp so I would throw 5 dozen or so in their so he always had a snack. Also he was eating silver sides. He ate a couple chromos so I got him off live food and silversides and moved him to frozen shrimp from store peeled raw not cooked also oysters/clams on half she'll an frozen mysis cubes reef plankton cubes he Milo rejects some off the food sometimes because he's in the mood for something else..try the live ghost shrimp LOTS of them so he has no choice but to eat them because there are so many. Let me know how it works
I've seen plenty who have successfully the problem is without dna test you cant tell the sex of the puffer so 2 males might fight or 2 females so it's a risk not knowing the sex. But when they're babies it's much easier if they're raised together
Did you know that porcupine puffer fish lives for 10 to 15 years so I don’t think you should worry about your puffer fish passing you seem like a great owner So I’m sure I live for 15 years
There fairly easy in the since you know the diet routine the types of infections they get large tank need for adults they grow fast first 3 yrs know them before you care for them you'll be good
So the 1st 6mths your training it to be hand fed so fish smaller than there mouth could become a snack I advise yellow tang to start until its use to being hand fed then you should be fine mine was in with my clown fish for years
Reef Tank Addicts wow thank you so much him thinking of getting a porcupine puffer and was thinking of getting a 90 gallon not sure if that was too small
He started in a 40 to 55 to 90 to 120 soon 220g they need room an like a dog don't get it if your not ready for 10-15 yr relationship they get attached to their owners
Should follow someone's content for a bit before criticizing I've had him over 6 years started in 40g up to 55g then 90g been in 120 past yrs and a half just bought 220 for new grow out warehouse coronavirus postponed the move he's going in his new 220g soon
Milo is so adorable.
He'll stab ur ass if u sit on him tho
Yeah he is so damn cute
How did you know what sex the fish is please My son would like to know thanks he's studying
I don't think I've ever been so jealous of a tank before
lol thanks you
I was literally just thinking that
Adorable. I had no idea puffers had such unique personalities 🐡
They really do we have one at our marine store too they are great especially if you get them you and raise/train them
I’m wiping my tears this is my first time seeing pufferfish have a personality! I’m amazed! There so cute😫
had him 6 years hes a good friend
He s so beautiful!! Love it
I miss my marine tanks so much! We had 3 main tanks, 2 reefs and a predator set up (125, 150, 180 gallons) and a few smaller tanks (20's, 50, and 75 gals) with captive bred seahorses plus their suitable tank mates. It can become very addictive. You just want more and more fish and that means more and more tanks and eventually running out of room. We were very fortunate to be able to grow corals and different types of seaweeds to trade so we could keep the cost down somewhat. I had a beautiful Porcupine Puffer the kids named ET (Extra-Terrestrial) because that's what his face reminded them of. They look like they're always smiling. lol They truly are the sweetest and act like aquatic puppies that want love and attention. I can't eat fish anymore because of him and the other beauties we were so fortunate to be able to care for. I don't know what it was about those marine fish, but many of them had very distinct personalities and they gave me a whole different perspective on aquatic life. Even the seahorses were tame and would hitch on my finger and take food from me. We also carefully played around with some of the so called "strict rules". I had a Ocellaris Clownfish in with my pair of seahorses (cross of Hippocampus kuda and erectus), a rescued pair of Banded Pipefish, and what we called the dynamic duo...a Yellow Watchmen Goby and his buddy, a Randalls Pistol Shrimp. They say you shouldn't put fast movers in with the horses and pipes that hunt in slow motion, but Benny the Clown lived with them for over a year and was very gentle and never stole their food. I have to say I adored that diverse seahorse set up and could watch them for hours. Of all of them though it's ET that I miss most of all. He was just so smart, sweet-natured, and full of personality. He loved when the kids would sit by the tank and read to him. He'd just happily hover in front of them and it seemed as though he was listening to every word. He was everyone's favourite for sure. Sorry for the length of this comment. Got a tad nostalgic. lol
Gorgeous happy wee fish
He seems like an awesome fish .. hi milo
He is🐡
i guess that explains why my Porcupine puffer puffed up the other day for no reason.
Yes doesn't mean something's wrong
Milo is the cutest fish 💕💕
They're like the puppy dogs of the sea. Each one has its own unique personality.
Yes they are
God damn your tank is gorgeous and that puffer fish is the cherry on top
Puffers are so awesome! I would love to keep a porcupine puffer someday.
buy him a big tank because Milo is the man
I have a 220g tank already renovating 3 car garage right now into a reef farm
@@TommysReefGallery nice my jigert
I can't get enough of this tank haha
Thanks bud
I though I was listening to Chris Pratt when I clicked on this vid
Amazing fish beautiful tank great work
Thank you
Very cool puffer buddy I picked up a baby dog face puffer yesterday
Awesome I love the puffers
@@TommysReefGallery thanks he has just started coming out and exploring how can I send you a video ?
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Your tank is quite a vision. I have read that these fish require a minimum of 150 - 200 gallons as they grow 8"-18" and need at least 24" of tank width to turn around... How big is your tank? We will be purchasing one of these cuties for our 150 gallon as a single species..
I'm in process of a 220 gal build for him. covid set my farm build back 18 months. He should have been in a bigger tank already. Will post video on his move
Nice he looks great
Thanks
Wow he's beautiful ❤️ I love that he has such a personality. One q: how big is your tank?
That's a 120 hes going into a 300 I'm building reef farm uploading video tomorrow
@@TommysReefGallery I'm seriously considering one of these fish. From your experience do you think a 120 gallon (4 feet long by 2 feet wide) will be big enough for the life of this fish? I can't go bigger than 120 because of space limitations. Would be great to hear your opinion.
No 180g would be minimum for whole life
who knew a Porcupine fish could look so huggable
Right lol
So cute I want one!
How many times do you feed him?
Bout 3 small meals a shrimp here shrimp there and some frozen shell food like crab
That's awesome, thanks for the video!
Thanks
I'm jealous too! The tank is beautiful and MILO OMG! My friend told me how cool these were so I had to check one out and he wasnt kidding! I have been wanting pea puffers but this is way cuter but dont think he would fit in my 15 gallon..haha. Are there any small puffers for 30 gallons? I really want one and am going to get a bigger tank but dont have any spce for maybe 40 gallons tops!
puffers get big are very unique and have strict requirements but they are hardy
There is freshwater puffers that get maximum size of 4 or 5 inches. Also, brackish puffers.
Did you build the light? I love how it is elevated, I like the modern way it makes the tank look and of course love Milo!
na just canopy
How big is this tank?
Milo is the best 🐡🐡❤️❤️❤️
Milo is awesome
That tank is so nice what fish do you not recommend keeping with him ?
Fish smaller than his mouth for starters he can accidentally suck them in when eating..nothing aggressive or toxic typical reef fish are fine careful with inverts
Thanks for the advice
Hey, do you still have him in that tank?
How long did it take for Milo to start eating when you got him? We just got a porcupine three weeks ago and he has zero interest in anything I add to the tank. He's very skittish. I have even added small crabs to appeal to his natural diet. I have seen him suck in a few crabs and spit them out, but I have yet seen him consume anything. He is very active all day, Up and down the glass (like Milo). He seems to be healthy. Maybe he's eating at night? Any insight?
I got Milo when he was 2-3 inches just a baby he love live ghost shrimp so I would throw 5 dozen or so in their so he always had a snack. Also he was eating silver sides. He ate a couple chromos so I got him off live food and silversides and moved him to frozen shrimp from store peeled raw not cooked also oysters/clams on half she'll an frozen mysis cubes reef plankton cubes he Milo rejects some off the food sometimes because he's in the mood for something else..try the live ghost shrimp LOTS of them so he has no choice but to eat them because there are so many. Let me know how it works
Also Milo has always had tangs angels and chromis in his tank so he never felt lonely
Make sure fish are to big for his mouth😵
Can you put 2 of Porcupine Puffer together
I've seen plenty who have successfully the problem is without dna test you cant tell the sex of the puffer so 2 males might fight or 2 females so it's a risk not knowing the sex. But when they're babies it's much easier if they're raised together
Did you know that porcupine puffer fish lives for 10 to 15 years so I don’t think you should worry about your puffer fish passing you seem like a great owner So I’m sure I live for 15 years
I hope so hes like one of my dogs I'll be devastated when he does pass
Started in 40g to 55g to 90g now in 120g and I have a 220g hes goin in soon from there something over 300
@@TommysReefGallery how difficult is it to care for him?
I'm currently working on caring for a mantis shrimp
There fairly easy in the since you know the diet routine the types of infections they get large tank need for adults they grow fast first 3 yrs know them before you care for them you'll be good
I have a spiny box puffer in my reef tank he does the same thing
Has he eaten my of the corals in your tank I want a spiny box puffer but there is not that much reasherch on them and coral
@@zepholmsted3573 not for a year, then when he got big. He ate a multi head beautiful candycane coral in one huge bite
i love him i want one so so bad. i have to educate myself on then tho so i can properly take care of a porcupine puffer
They are simple but yes research
Killer tank
thank you
Damn he’s grown a lot
Now I want a puffer fish
Can you pet him?
I want a puffer fish
You petting him is the best part of the video
Yea hes awesome will let me rub belly sometimes😁
Love Milo
What size tank do you have for Milo?
How many gallons is that tank ?
120g
Can puffers be housed with clownfish? I read that puffers will eat them if they’re put int the same tank
So the 1st 6mths your training it to be hand fed so fish smaller than there mouth could become a snack I advise yellow tang to start until its use to being hand fed then you should be fine mine was in with my clown fish for years
How do you have clowns with your puffer?
y tang,6 line wrasse,4 chromes,just added 2 anthias & koran angel and of course milo the puffer & 2 clown fish
This is a nice tank. How many gallons is it?
120g but I have a 220g waiting to set up
How did you manage not to eat the corals?
Keep him well fed
CUTE LOL
Maybe he got his name because he likes drinking milo
Don’t worry about me, I’m just getting some reps in 💪
I just bought a Baby White and Brown Porcupine Puffer. Zane is his name
I will die for Milo
Lol
they can live to 15 years i have one now he’s just a little baby
Yea they get bout 15 inches too
Hi! What size tank is he in? I have a 90 gal, would that work?
For a juvenile yeah but I’d recommend atleast 180+ for an adult
Reminds me of Bloat from finding Nemo
How big is your tank?
120g just bought 220g Milo's getting 5th upgrade lol
Reef Tank Addicts wow thank you so much him thinking of getting a porcupine puffer and was thinking of getting a 90 gallon not sure if that was too small
He started in a 40 to 55 to 90 to 120 soon 220g they need room an like a dog don't get it if your not ready for 10-15 yr relationship they get attached to their owners
Reef Tank Addicts also where did you buy thaw coral and stuff to decorate your tank?
Wow dude that is awesome I want to get one of these when I start my tank
Just research thoroughly first they are great you'll love them hes my swimming puppy dog🐡
Super jel mann
Thanks lol
Did Milo eat any carrots
No
@@TommysReefGallery aw man
I was hoping to create a pufferfish eating carrot meme 2
Yup that's what hes saying feed me Tommy have you ever thought of getting a lion fish ?
Na
Lovely puffer and tank but it's way too small for him to live in, he needs a 150g atleast
I have a 220 for him already I'm building a reef farm 15+ tanks covid set it back a yr
Hi MILO
My porcupine puffer died a month ago
That sucks sry to hear
Hey I thought puffers eat coral. How do you prevent him from doing this?
he has never eaten a coral had him since a baby
Have you ever had to trim his teeth
No feed him oysters and snails to use to grind down teeth
Tank way too small no reef
@@sandyprokes He is in a 220g that was years ago
bit big
I have 220g hes goin into soon
@@TommysReefGallery k
Need a bigger tank. Poor thing hasn’t got any room
Yeah, seconded.
Should follow someone's content for a bit before criticizing I've had him over 6 years started in 40g up to 55g then 90g been in 120 past yrs and a half just bought 220 for new grow out warehouse coronavirus postponed the move he's going in his new 220g soon
Poor thing .... milo has had a great life so far.... smh
@@TommysReefGallery Eat a Snickers
Why I'm not the angry lil troll surfing reefing videos to complain....that's a special kinda loser that does that😂😂
How many gallons is that tank?