Search found 4 matches

by hiem628
Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: SAP & Dwarf´s in same tank?
Replies: 10
Views: 1303

ha ha. One of my sap's is a constant skitz and the other one just looks at him like he's crazy.
by hiem628
Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: SAP & Dwarf´s in same tank?
Replies: 10
Views: 1303

I have a 55 gal that houses 4 dp's(2 male, 2 female), 2 sap's, 6 otto's and (shockingly) 1 happy ghost shrimp. These guys have all been together for about 5 months with no problems, if anything the sap's will get a little nippy at feeding time but it seems more of a threat than real aggression. My d...
by hiem628
Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Revamping my snail operation.
Replies: 18
Views: 2281

I don't see any reason why you couldn't have both kinds of snails in one tank. Also I have an aquaclear on my snail breeder. Yes there are always some snails in the filter media but it has never affected anything. I get so many snails in my 10 gal that 10-12 snails in the filter doesn't keep my puff...
by hiem628
Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:18 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Planted Tanks?
Replies: 13
Views: 2622

my dp's love to play in water wisteria and rotala indica. Both are fast growers and would need to be pruned often in a small tank but will make a nice little jungle for the puffers. If you go with the indica try laying it down instead of planting it like a normal stem plant.