The Puffer Forum

It would also be a good idea to ask them to feed the puffer in front of you. My LFS had two porcupine puffers in stock when I picked up mine, they had a smaller one which had his tail nipped by another fish and a bigger one that looked perfect. I was surprised to see that the smaller one (the one I ...

If you properly support the bottom you dont have to worry about that. +1, a properly built stand (using 2x4) can support a lot of weight. My tank was custom made by my friend's father to raise the tank display 38" from the ground. I only have 120 lbs. of rocks work on this tank (50lbs base, 20...

I've had the Valentini for about 3 weeks now and have seen him at PETCO for 2 weeks prior (we went on vacation and did not want to pick him up) and have never seen it fat or bigger than what his size is now. He has trouble eating bigger pieces of shrimp so I usually feed him mysis instead. I would l...

Thanks fellas! This is my first saltwater tank and I'm glad my friend talked me into buying his tank especially since I only wanted a 40g at first. I'm glad I listened since after reading up on porcupine puffers it turns out that my 180g was the minimum size requirement. The tank is still a work in ...

Pufferpunk wrote:
Where is your LFS?

St. Charles PETCO (10 min from my house)
Sea Escapes (S Elgin)
Reef Plus (N Aurora)

I've been lurking here for a while now and wanted to post some pictures of my porcupine puffer. He has been the best addition to my 180 gallon FOWLR. He has been eating well since day one when I picked him up from my LFS. The only challenge I have now is not to spoil him with food when he begs with ...

New owner here just checking in. I have a valentini and a porcupine puffer on my 180 gallon FOWLR. I will post pics soon...