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by Boredomb
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Looking for helpful advice on DP care
Replies: 11
Views: 2847

Re: Looking for helpful advice on DP care

I have my tank setup with the new filter now. The eheim classic canister 2213. I have a sponge on the intake. Here is a pic of how the tank looks currently http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q702/Boredomb/2012-12-27160809-1_zps7ee5be9d.jpg http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q702/Boredomb/2012-12-0...
by Boredomb
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Looking for helpful advice on DP care
Replies: 11
Views: 2847

Re: Looking for helpful advice on DP care

White worms are nutritious, but IMHO & IME too fatty for routine feeding. They are best used as treats only, not as staple diets. NIMFT. What worms would you use for a staple?? Are not all worms fatty and generally not considered staple foods but more as a treat? What do you feed your puffer?
by Boredomb
Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Looking for helpful advice on DP care
Replies: 11
Views: 2847

Re: Looking for helpful advice on DP care

Yes 10x the volume of the tank is recommended for filtration. Its nice to have, but not requirement because weekly 50% (or more) water change is the requirement. Siphon thoroughly. I just read an article saying 4-6x. So mine might be overkill but its all I got. I always do weekly water changes at 5...
by Boredomb
Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Looking for helpful advice on DP care
Replies: 11
Views: 2847

Looking for helpful advice on DP care

I am not sure where to post this as I am new here so if this is in the wrong section sorry! Hi all I am looking for proper care on Dwarf puffers. I know some basics and have been keeping one for almost 2 years now. I keep running into conflicting info on water parameters and filteration. I have read...