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Dear Leeish: There are two articles in the Library section of this forum that are particularly important to those of us with an interest in maintaining healthy GSPs -- "The Care and Feeding of Green Spotted Puffers," by Pufferpunk, and "The Story of Puffy, a Green Spotted Puffer,"...

I'd defer to RTR's judegment on this one, but I had an idea for live food for your dwarf puffers. There are small shrimp-like creatures in the Amphipod family that you can breed and grow with a relative minimum of investment and materials. While these are marine creatures, I imagine if they'll be ea...

PD:

Am I correct in my understanding that you presently have a Green Spotted Puffer and a Figure Eight Puffer together in a 10-gallon tank?

Regarding a brackish tank set-up and maintenance compared to a fresh water tank -- with all respect to puffer_archer -- I find it requires more work, is more complicated, creates a bigger mess, and costs more. It also demands more equipment. To take my own modest case, I have a single GSP in a 40-ga...

Wow. That procedure for FW "dipping" is intense. I would like to respectfully suggest to the moderators that mcats' description of this procedure be appended to the sticky on "Treating Parasites."

obp: Sounds very exciting! Please keep the updates coming!!

buzz: I'm not a Figure 8 owner, but I'm aware that others here have put them with Bumble Bee Gobies, Knight Gobies & Dragon Gobies. My impression is that sometimes these poor Gobies get picked on, or worse -- but as I say, I think others have had them together. Perhaps you should start a new thr...

kohan:

I'm relieved to hear he's doing better; your concern and care for him leaves me with no doubt that he will thrive with you. Kudos on that nice recovery!

Heidi: I have no immediate, brilliant insights into the recently changed condition of Mylar (although I'm fairly certain someone here on TPF will!). I'm initially struck, however -- unless I've misunderstood your content -- that you've mixed an F8, a Damsel, and a GSP in one tank. Leaving the Damsel...

Melody & Brandy: My condolences on the loss of your Puffers. It sounds to me that you worked diligently and resourcefully in an effort to keep them healthy, so I know you must be disappointed. I'd like to mention that I'm currently on my third Puffer -- a GSP -- after two unsuccessful attempts t...

piranhaking:

I suggest you check out the Library section of this forum -- some really informative and fascinating information therein. In particular, there's a great article about Figure 8's and their care that explains about water parameters, maintenance, and so forth![/b]

Stephen:

I suggest you check out the Library section of this forum -- some very informative and fascinating information therein. In particular, an article entitled "The Care & Feeding of Green Spotted Puffers" will most probably be of prime importance to you.

It sounds to me that you've done very meticulous and thorough preparation, are are giving Mr. Magoo brilliant care as he acclimates to his new home. When you say "I have slowly been bringing up the water to brackish and should be just about there in another week," I am reminded that the co...

laxratnd: 1) 80 degrees is a temperature your Puffer will be much more comfortable with, as they [/i]are tropical. 2) Stainless steel will survive the brackish water. 3) Classic symptoms of internal parasites would include a sunken (i.e., concave-shaped stomach) and/or weight loss. In extreme cases,...

laxratnd: I suggest you go to "The Puffer Forum Index" here, click on "Library," and then click on "The Care and Feeding of Green Spotted Puffers," by Pufferpunk. There is a wealth of information therein. Also, if you're game to breed/grow your own snails, there is anot...