I have a five gallon tank and I read somewhere that you can keep dwarf puffers in a five gallon. I was wondering if anyone knew how many and could tell me what you would need to take care of them. I have a filter and the tank with a hood.

I'm going to work on some research before I decide for sure.

Can you get them in places like Petco? That's the only place I have around me.

If there is another type of fish (other than a betta) that could be in a five gallon that I can get a local petco that looks kinda of exotic? I wouldn't mind a betta, my mom had one, but I want to look at other options first.

Thanks for the help.

i was also liikong in to getting froggies and yes you can have 2 in a 5 gallon tank...also if you get small goldfish...any kind...pearlscale...black moore or fantail...whatever...you can have one in there...as long as not to big..as they are kinda messy though and like big spaces...i also dont think it would hury to put a algea eater in with your goldfish if thats what you decide to get...they help me with alot ..anyhow...goodluck in your fish/froggie hunting

Even though they would fit in a five gallon, I would make sure to cycle it first because most puffs can be sensitive to water quality. Also you will have to watch it closely for the same reason, and that 5g tanks arent usually very stable. A 10 would be better if you can manage it.
And you're in luck, I've seen dwarf puffs at petco.

I disagree with your recommendations. I would never put any goldfish in a 5 gallon, or any kind of algae eating fish.

I have been doing a bunch of research today and found what seems to be the Koko's version of a puffer site. I've decided that a betta will probably be the best option for me. I've had two fish die on me and I know it is due to the differences in the water and their personal sensitivity (they were used to well water and now I'm in city water which tastes SO much different). So, I'd rather not try to get into something with fish that are a bit known for being sensitive. Bettas are a bit hardier and I've taken care of one for my mom and it lived for three years. So, my newest fish is probably going to be a crown-tail betta.

I'm sorry to hear about your fish dying. Did you drip acclimate them when you moved?
I love bettas, they do tend to be pretty hardy fish. I raised up two spawns of plakats without problems but can't get a single batch of angel fry to live yet.
Good luck to you.

pearlscales, black moors, and fantails like any other fancy goldfish get to be 6-8 inches. i would not recamend putting any goldfish in a 5 gallon.