new mbu tank mates
new mbu tank mates
hi I've recently got a 6 inch mbu puffer and he's in with my mbuna. now he's not getting bullied in the least, in fact he's completely left alone. the cichlids just squabble amongst themselves. the thing is I'm tired of having a setup that's so busy. I want to sell the cichlids and opt for a calmer setup centred around the puffer. maybe get some schooling fish? just wanted some opinions on some good tank buddies for him? it should be noted that my tank contains coral sand so fish that require very soft water probably wouldn't be suitable. many thanks in advance
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Pufferpunk
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Re: new mbu tank mates
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How large is the tank?
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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Re: new mbu tank mates
+1. This monster needs a huge space. Most fish are generally a no-go with puffers, even the most placid puffer can turn murderous without warning.
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Re: new mbu tank mates
8x3x3 custom built with 2x eheim 2080
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Pufferpunk
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- Posts: 32773
- Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
- Gender: Female
- My Puffers: Filbert, the 12" T lineatus
Punkster, the 4" red T miurus
Mongo, the 4" A modestus
2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
Also kept:
lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles - Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
- Location: Chicago
- Contact:
Re: new mbu tank mates
That'll hold him for a while!stroud1 wrote:8x3x3 custom built with 2x eheim 2080
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"