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by MrDGOrman
Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:03 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!
Replies: 18
Views: 3175

Re: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!

There are 24 fish altogether in this tank, but have known people to have 50+ in the same size It's time to become a true hobbyist & not a fish collector. As a hobbyist, it is our responsibility to keep our fish in the best conditions possible for them to have long, healthy lives. I have fish ov...
by MrDGOrman
Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!
Replies: 18
Views: 3175

Re: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!

What's the present stocking list in your 90l? i wouldn't think even a pair of Firemouth cichlids would be comfortable in there for very long. There are 24 fish altogether in this tank, but have known people to have 50+ in the same size. Back to the specific subject, what would be the best quarantin...
by MrDGOrman
Sun Sep 22, 2013 3:39 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!
Replies: 18
Views: 3175

Re: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!

90 l is too small for just the puffer alone. All the fish in there are not appropriate to keep together and the tank is going to end badly if you don't separate them. The puffer needs high brackish to marine conditions. Wasn't truly aware of this. Looks like a serious remodel is needed. The tank ha...
by MrDGOrman
Sun Sep 22, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!
Replies: 18
Views: 3175

Re: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!

I've read the articles you've sent me and are very helpful. Thank you. You also appear to be the key person to talk to so thanks for the help so far. It would appear that I need to invest in a additional tank for when adding new fish, and for taking care of sick ones too. Is there any particular tan...
by MrDGOrman
Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!
Replies: 18
Views: 3175

Re: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!

[welcome] 1st of all, those pics are waaaay too big! I had to reduce my page size about 10x, just to see the puffer. 2nd, you have a green spotted puffer, not a F8. It does not belong in FW at all (although neither does the F8) & prefers marine conditions as an adult. It is quite aggressive &am...
by MrDGOrman
Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Worried about my figure 8 puffer!
Replies: 18
Views: 3175

Worried about my figure 8 puffer!

Hi everyone. I'm new to puffers and sadly know little about this kind of fish. I do know that watch quality must be perfect so I can confirm that it is. I regularly check all qualities of my water to make sure levels are suitable for my range of fish. I currently have chilids, angels, tetras, mollie...