The Puffer Forum

Hi All Haven't been able to post for almost a year, work commitments etc etc, hope you are all well, all the best for 2009. Bad news, my lovely Abei, Sherman, passed away 26th December, we think he swallowed something which had blocked his gut, probably a month ago, went off his food and slowly slip...

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you have a good tank set up and ready why are you so set on a t.miurus ?? you could have a very happy
abei which would be much more active ?? apologies if you are a species keeper.

Chris

Hi Judging by the size and description, these could well be abei's, please DO NOT keep these in a tank together, they are smaller members of the target group but aggression wise they are right up there at the top of the tree. They would be fine together up to around 3 - 4 months but after that, forg...

hi a handy tip......... take an empty apple snail shell, fill it with shredded prawn / shrimp / worm, crack slightly place in tank, stand back and watch your puff investigate then attack, then eat ! it works believe me. this is the way I get mine to sort out dentistry. I stuff smaller shells for the...

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our abei likes peas, he gets them once a week and chases them before chowing down.

not tried any other veg as i can't magine a meat eater liking them, why did i try peas ??
probably because one of the "gods" on here suggested it !

Chris

Hi hey ain't the same, as reflected in the price tag, the hairy (Bailylei) will be up to ten times the price of the abei....... however, owning an abei is a great experience, they are very interactive and are a great introduction to the world of "bigger" puffers. I live in UK so can't help...

Hi They may take the worms when "cruisin" at night, but a congo really wants a proper dinner !!! He's gonna want prawn, shrimp, shredded fish ..... dangled on a thread at least, otherwise your thoughts are bang on, a nice shelter, my friend has a great congo, it "lives" in an upt...

Hi Razor did you say 60 litres ?? If so the tank is way too small for all the fish you have in there, in a nutshell there will be way too much fish pee for the filter to deal with !! I keep 4 dp's (each smaller than yours) in a 125 litre tank with wood and plants. Your puffer needs at least that tan...

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all part of the love affair !! (puff affair !)

chris

heck !!

i didn't realise what isaac was up against. the valentini is absolutely tops !!

what a great contest !!

premo

Hi neil this could be a dream, if you go for either, you could easily accomodate 10 dp's !! even allowing for wood, plants etc, you obviously have a big room !! I keep 4 dp's in JUWEL 125 litre pics are in my user gallery, I prefer gravel and rocks but others go with sand, IMHO the filter with the t...

hi our dalmatian seem fascinated by our puff, she apends ages sitting in front of sherman's tank watching him, guess because he moves slowly and stares back she doesn't find him intimidating, she takes no notice of my wife's community tank with all the little chaps darting about. the puffer seems pr...

hi matt i have seen these lads at my lfs (I live in dover but best puff lfs is in canterbury) they are very attractive and interesting, but, the resident expert did tell me that Palembangs will definately squabble or fight if you keep them together, there's always an exception to the rule but do kee...

hi thanks for the kind words, have to admit he is a top chap, wanna know something else ? he cost a mighty GBP 5.95 !!! my favourite lfs are total quality when it comes to fw puffs, they have a big selection and they do a deal for anyone who shops regularly, i cannot believe the colours this guy dis...

Hi You will have seen my earlier post regarding the loss of our beloved Abei, Isaac. Just about over his demise now, couple of Sundays agao we were at our favourite LFS and we brought home new Abei, named Sherman (named by my partner !!!). The attached pic is not great (waiting to get my Canon back ...