The Puffer Forum

hey everyone, just a quick question about a diet issue my Leopard puffer Boo might be facing. This evening, my niece found what appeared to be a black devil coach beetle on the floor and tossed it into my puffer tank as a "treat". Just wondering if biting/stinging beetles have ever created...

So, yesterday I noticed that my Green Spotted Puffer's lip and face area was a little more orange in color than normal, and I thought it's because he started eating freeze dried shrimps that are the same color. But today, I realized that his lips are actually puffed up and are getting sort of furry ...

Thanks so much, I appreciate it guys!

and can GSP survive in that high salt content when they are small? I thought they had to be in 1.01 or lower.

Ok, I will just keep an eye on it then...seems like it would be alright. Also, do you know if live sand can survive in brackish water that's 1.008-1.01 SG?

Full marine in the current practice of FOWLR and skimmer and macroalgae refugium is both cheaper and easier to maintain long-term. In general, the tank that is better and more stabile will be healthier. That certainly seems to apply fully to GSPs. It does not necessarily apply equally to F-8s. I te...

JRC3, what KH am I going for, when I tested, that aspect wasn't as high as the hardness, but it was still up there. Where is the safest level for puffers? Thanks guys!

Guys, I am new to keeping GSP and am now setting up and cycling my brackish tank for about two weeks before I get my fish. I tested my water this morning, the salinity is spot on, the pH is right where it needs to be, BUT my water hardness is off the charts! it's way to high even though I have sprin...