Bennett Puffer and Corals

[KevinsHVAC]

I just purchased a Bennett two days ago and he is currently in my 55g tank. I am cycling a 265g tank right now and he will be transferred in to that one in a few weeks. My question is what if any corals can I have with him in the 265. I would ultimately like to have corals, like bubble tips, duncans, zoas, stuff like that in the tank. I am also looking to get a couple triggers, angels, and a pair of clowns. Do you guys have any input on if he will bother the corals? He seems to be picking at my snail shells and hermit crab shells now.

 

[Moort82]

If you are getting triggers and angels, then depending on which ones, I'd be more concerned about them than your puffer. I've not kept Bennetts but have experience with solandri, valentini and leopard and all were fine with corals except for the odd nip. Cuc was fair game though but I guess with triggers your not that worried about them.

 

[KevinsHVAC]

If you are getting triggers and angels, then depending on which ones, I'd be more concerned about them than your puffer. I've not kept Bennetts but have experience with solandri, valentini and leopard and all were fine with corals except for the odd nip. Cuc was fair game though but I guess with triggers your not that worried about them.

Correct I was planning on getting a lot of snails and crabs to help with clean up and offer up some additional food if the fish feel the need to eat lol.

 

[KevinsHVAC]

Is it normal for these guys to attach themselves to a rock? There have been two instances where I have looked at him and hes like attached or what appears to be holding on to a rock. On the very first day I got him he was on the intake side of my wave maker and I thought he was dead, nope just chilling there. As soon as I put my hand in there he took off and swam around.

 

[mitchrapp]

Yes, both my valentini and blue spot stick themselves to the rocks at night when sleeping (or when scared).

 

[Moort82]

My valantini used to bite a gorgonian and hold on all night.