New here and New to puffers.

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Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
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My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

I am currently in the OK National Guard, have been for 7 years. In the process of getting medically retired to injuries from our last deployment.
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sgtmyers88
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Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by sgtmyers88 »

Thanks for your service good sir! I would give you a handshake if I could. ;)
WARNING: Puffers are mischievous little blimps with enchanting powers. You may not be content with having just one.
Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

Thank you. Well I tried the crushed snail as advised and am glad to announce that it was a success. Now if he just wasn't so ADD and would chase ghost shrimp lol. He prefers to play ring around the rosey with the power head. Think he is bored. What to do what to do.....
Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

Here is a pic by the way. Couldn't figure out how to post here but here is my photobucket. There are some pics of my Cichlid tank on there too. With more pics to come!
http://s983.photobucket.com/albums/ae31 ... Snoopy.jpg
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bertie 83
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Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by bertie 83 »

Glad the crushed snail worked for you. He will get the ghost shrimp in time, you have the chance to feed the ghosts up nicely so when he does eat them they will be nutritious. In the meantime you have a clean up crew
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

I have another quick question on filtration. On my GSP tank I have an API XP2 on a 55g. On my 75g Marine tank I have an API XP3 and a proteen skimmer for a 150 gallon. What would you all reccomend adding for each tank?
Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

Any advice?
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bertie 83
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My Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.
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Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis
Location (country): Brighton, England
Location: brighton , england

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by bertie 83 »

What flow do they push out? Are they canisters?
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

Sorry they are Rena not API, the XP2 that is on my 55 flows 300 GPH and the XP3 on my 75 does 350 GPH, yes they are canisters.
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FADE2BLACK_1973
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Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by FADE2BLACK_1973 »

Got a question. You have a 55 gal, 75 gal. and a 150 gal. and all are marine tanks right? I got alittle lost there..lol. Btw, Snoopy is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always wanted a healthy dogface puffer. I could not find a healthy lookin dogface puffer years back when I had marine tanks. But you gotta post more pics of Snoopy for us. He is awesome.....


Thank you SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH for your service.
Chris,


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Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

I have a 75G Marine and two 55 brackish. Have my eye on a 150G but not in the works yet. Momma says bigger house before more tanks. I also have a 29 gallon bio cube in the garage I'm thinking of setting up for a dward lion. Wish I could figure out the picture posting thing! Then would definately post more. His beak was overgrown a bit when I got him but it's looking better, hoping to not have to trim. Snails and clams have been helping.
Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

Is that enough filtration or should I add more or look into a sump type setup? New to Marine tanks, been doing fresh and brackish water for quite awhile.
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Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Nuclear_Glitter »

What are your upgrading plans for your dogface?
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Anothernewb
Dwarf Puffer
Posts: 87
Joined: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:08 am
My Puffers: GSP-55G
Dog Faced-75G
S&S-55G (untill next month when I get my 300G)
Location (country): USA, Oklahoma
Location: Weatherford, OK

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by Anothernewb »

150 or 300 gallon.
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bertie 83
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Gender: Male
My Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.
Non puffer
Danios, Tetras, Redtail Rasporas,
Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis
Location (country): Brighton, England
Location: brighton , england

Re: New here and New to puffers.

Post by bertie 83 »

If they are marine go sump, you can use the canisters empty for flow
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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