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by Pufferpunk
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GSP, F8 or a SAP which would be better for my water parameters? Any tips on lowering pH naturally too?
Replies: 8
Views: 134

Re: GSP, F8 or a SAP which would be better for my water parameters? Any tips on lowering pH naturally too?

Only the F8s live in very hard water. GSPs prefer marine as adults. Tank mates are more hit-or-miss with them.
by Pufferpunk
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GSP, F8 or a SAP which would be better for my water parameters? Any tips on lowering pH naturally too?
Replies: 8
Views: 134

Re: GSP, F8 or a SAP which would be better for my water parameters? Any tips on lowering pH naturally too?

[welcome] Your water is perfect for the F8! They live in very hard, high pH FRESHWATER in the wild. I would think you wouldn't even need to add salt. I highly doubt the GSPs/F8s you find are not wild-caught. They are extremely difficult to breed in captivity. Of the fish you mention, F8s can get alo...
by Pufferpunk
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: White patch on MBU
Replies: 6
Views: 294

Re: White patch on MBU

That bend doesn't look so good. His poop looks fine. Can he eat?
by Pufferpunk
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Gsp care tips after purchase
Replies: 1
Views: 111

Re: Gsp care tips after purchase

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to answer you! There was a glitch in the Security settings here & I couldn't post.
How is your now puffer doing?
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by Pufferpunk
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: porcupine puffer glass surfing/not eating
Replies: 1
Views: 20

Re: porcupine puffer glass surfing/not eating

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to answer you! There was a glitch in the Security settings here & I couldn't post.
How is he doing now?
by Pufferpunk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Pea Puffer Struggling to Eat
Replies: 3
Views: 57

Re: Pea Puffer Struggling to Eat

They don't live very long. That's why I asked.
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by Pufferpunk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: White patch on MBU
Replies: 6
Views: 294

Re: White patch on MBU

How is he now? You should be showing nitrate.
by Pufferpunk
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: New Fahaka Puffer Deworming Question
Replies: 1
Views: 105

Re: New Fahaka Puffer Deworming Question

Hi, [welcome] Are you aware you cannot keep this species together or with any other fish? https://www.pufferfishenthusiastsworldwide.com/post/fahaka-puffer-care-sheet https://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/library/feeding/feeding-your-puffers/ https://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/library/feeding/probl...
by Pufferpunk
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: New fahaka
Replies: 1
Views: 77

Re: New fahaka

You sound like a great pufferparent! I would get him a cave or 2. The more heavily decorated the tank, the safer he will feel & you'll see more of him. https://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/library/hospital/internal-parasites-prevention-and-treatment/ https://www.pufferfishenthusiastsworldwide.co...
by Pufferpunk
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Pea Puffer Struggling to Eat
Replies: 3
Views: 57

Re: Pea Puffer Struggling to Eat

Sorry to hear this. How long have you had her?
by Pufferpunk
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: PH for Miurus
Replies: 1
Views: 28

Re: PH for Miurus

As long as its stable you're fine.