The Puffer Forum

I've never had HD refuse to sell me anything- besides - what business it of theirs what I am using it for?? anywho....

So just to clarify- the sand I want will be the one that foams up with the vinegar test?

I'm having a "duh" moment- refresh my memory please - the aragoniite is the sand that will react with vinegar?

Home depot had two types of sand - I will ask if I can pinch a bit from the broken bags and test.

So I should go with whatever kh/gh levels maintain a stable pH in the tank? My tap water is horrid - I have ZERO kh or gh and my pH is so low it won't register on the test kit. I've been adding Kent R/O Right to boost the gh of my fresh water tank and baking soda to boost the kh (I couldn't get it t...

What are good water numbers for a new brackish tank? I've seen recommendations of pH between 7-8.5 - but what about kh and gh? Does that still apply to brackish? I've got the salinity thing down - right now the LFS has the F8 in almost FW so I am seting up to match as not to shock the F8 (its 1.004 ...

I don't think I can get the 20g set up for another week. So she would have to stay in the 6g for a bit if I went and bought her tomorrow. I don't think its going to work. :( I think I am going to try calling one of the managers at the other P***o store two towns over that is a fantastic fish person ...

I've got a Eclipse6 that I started cycling last week for a micro-marine tank (was going to do some live rock, a bit of coral, and a couple of shrimp) Its just got water and sand in it at the moment. The water numbers all look good. My thought would be to grab some marine Bio-Spira if I got the puffe...

I am a sucker for sick/injured/neglected animals -there is a little (about 2.5") porcupine puffer at a local petstore that isn't really being well cared for. She's very thin and really looks miserable. I don't see signs of an actual illness -I just think she needs tlc. (my specialty) I don't ha...