The Puffer Forum

CyberBob wrote: I agree with that. I hate color charts hmm ... is this pink or salmon? wtf?! grrr
i know there are electronic testers out there, but they cost way too much for the casual hobbyist.
ok, done venting ... grrr ... color charts .... grrrr, ok that's it

You sure you're not on anything?

Thanks so much! I'm very excited.

They're such unique fish. (-:3

RTR, I didn't mean if their emotions changed that their facial expressions would show it. I was just wondering if it could change, for whatever reason.

bertie 83, if I go with both then it must be, like, a SUPER FILTER!!! But what's a sump?
J-P, what's an HOB skimmer? And got it, no lionfish.
sevenyearnight, Bar Mitzvah money is like winning a jackpot .
Pufferpunk, as long as it doesn't exceed 2 grand it's cool. So I'll need a powerhead?

Finally, I found a spot for a 125 gallon tank. It was tough work, and took a lot of sacrifices, but I did it and that's all that matters. So, I know just about everything I needed to to get a figure 8. What will I need to do differently? I'm getting a dogface puffer. Also, will I now have an option ...

Can puffers frown, or is that adorable smile permanently frozen on their even cuter faces?

I don't mean for like a split second. I mean, does a puffer have the capability of changing its facial expression?

I vote surlaW. If there's a censor, I'd rather surlaW than giblet.

Lol! I'm, like, bursting. I can't wait until I get my puffer! I'll post pics when it's all set up. In the meanwhile, I think I'll be on here for a while .

I couldn't have done this without you guys. Thanks so much.

That makes a lot more sense . As far as getting a tank set up, I think I'm about ready.

The store uses marine salt, so that's covered. They really look like they know what they're doing.

Ok, I guess I have to call them up again.

RTR and seven, thanks so much. This definitely cleared a lot up. As far as confusion, everything was easily understandable, but my brain turned off at- "On current: Current is critical to tanks. It moves water through our filters where undissolved particles are trapped in sponges or fiber mats ...

For step 9, I replace the water in the tank, right?
But what about the mixed water? That water hasn't been cycled.

It's likely going to be fresh. If it helps to mention, we have a water softener. Will that affect anything negatively?

NO! I like not having censors. Shouldn't it be fine if it's not abused?

That makes sense (I still don't know how powerheads work but I'll figure it out when the time comes). I remember someone saying that there was such a low amount of salt involved, I didn't really need a powerhead. Well, whatever. I would have probably gotten one anyways. Soooo...what exactly does a p...