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by bosshogg
Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: I-Pod Suggestions
Replies: 53
Views: 3035

Re: I-Pod Suggestions

The choice for me is between portability or not, if you are looking for a home sound unit the go for the largest capacity iPod and check compatibility with speaker systems, if portable then size and battery life would be my main concerns.
by bosshogg
Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Antivirus
Replies: 28
Views: 2771

Re: Antivirus

I spend most of my week cleaning virus, spyware and malware off other people’s computers. The single biggest problem is that updates are not regularly done. As a new virus is created there is always going to a period of time when it can cause damage before the anti-virus companies are made aware and...
by bosshogg
Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: LEAPING FAHAKA!!
Replies: 35
Views: 1885

Re: LEAPING FAHAKA!!

pufferpuggirl wrote:I don't believe you can buy hydrogen peroxide over here, which is silly, as I always liked soaking my earrings in it.

And yeah, I liked the fizz too! :lol:
Available at chemists, 200ml 3% solution is less than a pound.
by bosshogg
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breeding snails...Sorry!
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

Re: Breeding snails...Sorry!

I have bred Ramshorn and Apple snails for my Fahaka. I got both from eBay put them in separate 80 litre tanks and put in a heater set to 27, a small pump with half the media missing to circulate the water, a few rocks and bogwood and left them to it. I throw in leftover green veg and salad stuff and...
by bosshogg
Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:57 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: ARROWHEAD PUFFER KEEPERS
Replies: 5
Views: 549

Re: ARROWHEAD PUFFER KEEPERS

Yeah mine does that.

I deliberatly watch him for a while and then turn away and back quick to catch him out, sad I know, but funny!
by bosshogg
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:09 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: fahaka thrashing when cleaning tank
Replies: 22
Views: 2618

Re: fahaka thrashing when cleaning tank

Try feeding first, switch off the light and then do a water change.
by bosshogg
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Fahaka swimming/resting on his side.
Replies: 20
Views: 1360

Re: Fahaka swimming/resting on his side.

Sorry for your loss.
by bosshogg
Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:26 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Fahaka swimming/resting on his side.
Replies: 20
Views: 1360

Re: Fahaka swimming/resting on his side.

You could try adding more air, mine loves playing in the bubbles.

Mine is a bit bigger but regularly goes a few days without food.
by bosshogg
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:27 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Fahaka swimming/resting on his side.
Replies: 20
Views: 1360

Re: Fahaka swimming/resting on his side.

What size is your fahaka?

The frozen food is being defrosted for an hour?

I would be tempted to do a 80 percent water change.
Try getting fresh mussels, small crabs and ramshorn snails if you can.
by bosshogg
Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: fahaka in a planted tank?
Replies: 5
Views: 1404

Re: fahaka in a planted tank?

I have given up with the whole planted tank idea, it's the fahaka I want so it will have to be rocks!
by bosshogg
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: fahaka in a planted tank?
Replies: 5
Views: 1404

Re: fahaka in a planted tank?

Mine doesn't eat them but does chew at them, I end up with a lot of floating plants.
by bosshogg
Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:17 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: can i freeze live mussels
Replies: 9
Views: 2634

Re: can i freeze live mussels

I feed my fahaka with frozen live mussels and have done for a year.
I buy from Tesco/Sainsbury, sort any that are open and throw away, then wash and freeze the rest.
Thaw in tank or vitamin water for an hour before feeding.
by bosshogg
Sat May 24, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: Is there such a thing as a kind fahaka?
Replies: 20
Views: 2020

Re: Is there such a thing as a kind fahaka?

No to be fair there was always going to be a risk adding other fish, but a 5 x 2 x 2 is a big tank with one fish so I decided to add two small fish as a test. I watched them for a long time and I never suspected she would attack. The molly is larger than the platty and again I knew there was a risk....
by bosshogg
Sat May 24, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: Is there such a thing as a kind fahaka?
Replies: 20
Views: 2020

Re: Is there such a thing as a kind fahaka?

Well I have had mine just about a year in a 5 x 2 x 2 and its female approx 5-7 inch without tail and mostly has shared the tank with one plec. I regularly hand feed her and I would say she is a friendly fish, ie greets you when you come in and responds to input. Four weeks ago I thought I would try...
by bosshogg
Sat May 24, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Fahaka behaving strangely, looks spooked
Replies: 18
Views: 1792

Re: Fahaka behaving strangely, looks spooked

Good news, keep us informed.