Hello, I've been lurking and thought I should show you guys my tank and say hi. I have a 15 gallon metaframe tank with 4 dwarf puffers. I've had them for about 7 months now and really love them.
Here's a video of one.
http://youtu.be/5h2xFkLGi7c[/youtube]
Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
This is fantastic. I first got into fishkeeping and grew up with Metaframes. They are getting harder and harder to find in the hobby.
Despite them being hated on for being super heavy I always loved the ones I had.
And nice DP habitat.
Despite them being hated on for being super heavy I always loved the ones I had.
And nice DP habitat.
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
Welcome to the forum, nice set up
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
Nice antique! Great aquascaping.
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
Beautiful planted tank mate
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
That is an awesome set up! Ive always wanted to find one complete with the hood/light fixture but usually only find the leaking tanks.
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
Hey chub. What type and power lights do you have and are you using co2?
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
Very retro; I like it . Nice setup!
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Re: Dwarf puffers in a Metaframe
Thanks everyone. Yeah I like the retro look of the metaframe tank and I made the stand for it from a kitchen table. I'm using two 20w GE daylight cfls and Flourish Excel. Started with two 26w bulbs but it was too much for not having co2.