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by newtotropical
Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: SAP Info Please!!
Replies: 1
Views: 523

SAP Info Please!!

Hi,
we have just got a SAP & have been told 2 in 65ltr tank will be ok, is this right?

Also feeding mussels, do i just buy them from the fish counter at Tesco and drop them in the tank?

Any other help or info would be great! I know about the fast growing beak bit!!

Thanks
Simon
by newtotropical
Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:16 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf Puffer Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1126

I have found that my dp's could care less about the difference between gravel or sand substrate and haven't noticed them acting any different in either one since they seem to prefer to rest on plant leaves. What I can say is that I have found it is much easier to see and remove empty snail shells a...
by newtotropical
Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:06 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: are my dwarf puffers sick?
Replies: 22
Views: 2981

Its a bit worrying that you say you change filters each month. You could be in a mini cycle. What are your water stats?!
by newtotropical
Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf Puffer Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1126

Nick wrote:With one, I'd say you could even do 2, even 3 otos in there as tankmates, or even a couple shrimp if you really wanted, while with two DPs, you really woudln't want to put anything else in, so going with one gives you that option.
Very true! A couple of ottos would be nice!!!
by newtotropical
Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:36 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf Puffer Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1126

Thanks for your advice. Guess we will go with one then!!
by newtotropical
Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf Puffer Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1126

Hi,
Have had lots of different views on this on another forum, seems a shame to have one on his own...

Would you advise sand or gravel substrate or don't they mind?!

You have some great pics there!
by newtotropical
Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf Puffer Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1126

Dwarf Puffer Tank

Hi
im just cycling a 25ltr AquaCube which will be home for a couple of DPs. Can anybody offer any advice please? :roll: