I was wondering if figure 8's could be kept in a marine environment? I found two websites and a reputable saltwater store that said they could, but I found another website that says they would die. Which is true? Also, if anyone knows of a place where I could get healthy figure 8's (not places like PetCo) in the Bay Area, California (USA)? Thanks!
-Ashley
Figure 8's in Marine?
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Re: Figure 8's in Marine?
Nothing reputable about that store, if they suggest keeping F8s in marine. they actually come from very hard freshwater. Making FW that hard & keeping it stable is extremely difficult, hence why we keep them at low-end BW SG of 1.003-5.
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Re: Figure 8's in Marine?
Ok. I have another question: Are figure 8 puffers from places like Petco doomed to die quickly, even if they were in good health when they were bought? Thank you for your help.
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Re: Figure 8's in Marine?
No, I'm fairly sure that they can't read the shop name on their way in or way out of the shop.munchypuf wrote:Ok. I have another question: Are figure 8 puffers from places like Petco doomed to die quickly, even if they were in good health when they were bought? Thank you for your help.