[Hello from the Ozarks]

I have 8 chili rasbora in a 14 gallon planted/aquascaped tank.  I ordered some shrimp that will be in later this week.  Been trying to wait for the plants to get more established before adding them.  

[Hello from the Ozarks]

I've seen his puffer and they do look fun.  I dont have any insights about puffers.  I just started with my first tank in November.  

[Hello from the Ozarks]

I would second quirkylemon: aquapets is more a one man operation (little cramped and 'seasoned tanks') but they are going to have more variety than you're going to find a a big box pet store.  Worlds underwater is more upscale however their prices are higher.