The Puffer Forum

went out, and when I came back my family was gathered around their computers and my fish tank. My puffer was in the back of the tank, in the corner curled up. They are familiar with the feeding process and attempted to feed him. I was able to lure him back up and get a closer look. There's something...

It's a 29g. I thought BBGS would be the safest bet, but now that I think about they have the same small shape as the krill fed to him . So I will just not.

Hello! I recently got my figure eight. He seems to enjoy his tank. When asked what he was fed I was old he could eat freeze-dried krill and clams on the half shell. He seems to love the krill but is confused by the clam. I dropped the clam in and he didn't eat it. I held the clam out on my tweezers ...

I just got my figure eight and wanted to post some pictures!! Thank you so much for your help in taking care of him correctly!!
(His name is Banana )

Hi. I am cycling with no fish but plants. It is day #4. I have purchased a test kit. I received these numbers. Ammonia- 0 Nitrites- 0 Nitrates- 0 PH- 7.6 I think I'm going to add some Safe Start or Quick Start to speed up the process. How long do you think I should cycle with one of these products??

I am still cycling it in a "Plant cycle" or "silent cycle". I will then add some "safe start" to make sure the water is safe.

Ok thank you! How often should I test? It it true I should test 1-2 times per week the first few weeks and then every other week and then every three weeks? I read this, but I wasent sure if it was factual.

Thank you!

Hi! So I've been stressing so much about decor and salt I made a big mistake... I forgot to purchase a test kit! The LFS near me can test the water (Price and what they test for are unknown) and I wanted to know which test kits I should buy and how often I should test the water. Should I: A. Have th...

Thanks! After getting a broken tank for Christmas, I took it back and got a new one. I set it up today! Cycling has begun!! Looks a little bare even though there are five plants. WIll be moving them around. CONTENTS: -Anubis -Java fern (2) -Dwarf Onion (2) -Large driftwood -Fake plants (2) Thanks fo...

Ok lol, thank you! Does the image attached look like a good decoration, or something that will sit there unused? NOTE: I've never attached an image so if this breaks forum rules, please delete this post or instruct me to. If you cannot see the image, please let me know. Thanks! [IMAGE CREDIT: PETCO,...

Thank You! I went out today bought sand, conditioner, and salt. I couldn't find a hydrometer at the one store so I went to another that had the Imaginarium brand refractometer. It was $30, and I didn't see on the box I had to calibrate it till I got home. The Instant ocean hydrometer is $15 at anoth...

Ok!! Thank You! I will try to go with white sand then!!
Thank You!

Quick question. I wanna either do an almost beachy theme or a dark rainforest kinda thing. I know it's aesthetic, but I wanted to know if white/ black sand will affect the coloration of the puffer.
Thanks in advance!!

This is incredibly helpful! Thank You! So excited for puffer