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trekenk wrote:TK she is looking nice glad you are working towards a better environment. A word of caution try not to overfeed. How often are you feeding and how much? They should be feed til their bellies are slightly rounded. Here is a link talking about overfeeding viewtopic.php?f=2&t=149
Thank you for you, She was Once a day :o
Will too much ?
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Tk how big is she? At 6" I would say feed everyother day. Make sure to feed a varity of food and of coarse some crunchy food mixed in.
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trekenk wrote:Tk how big is she? At 6" I would say feed everyother day. Make sure to feed a varity of food and of coarse some crunchy food mixed in.
She 15cm ,eat the frozen white shrimps, can you provide feeding photos?
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Yes she shouldn't be feed more than every other day ( she isn't going to like this at first but don't give into her begging). Here is an article in our library on things to feed viewtopic.php?f=66&t=28566
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Congo puffers
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I wish I could get my Congo to eat like that :(
The tank looks too small for 2 puffers and I don't think congo's do well together :shock:
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Feeding squid strips? :D
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Donna_G wrote:I wish I could get my Congo to eat like that :(
The tank looks too small for 2 puffers and I don't think congo's do well together :shock:
Been planning a new tank
sgtmyers88 wrote:Feeding squid strips? :D
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Where's the substrate & decor? I wouldn't be happy in there.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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+1. poor fish
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Take this for example: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=29961
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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