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by lisa2210
Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:23 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Do I need to worry??
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

It seems to be ok at the moment - I think I was worrying unduly! I have moved them to a biiger tank which I will slowly make brackish. Thanks for the help.
by lisa2210
Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:35 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Do I need to worry??
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

Tank has been set up a little over 3 weeks. I used "Stability" for a week then added the 2 puffers. Temperature is 81; I do a partial water change every other day. Nope, haven't added anything. He does seem better after the epsom salts, but I am still keeping a lose eye on him. I am moving...
by lisa2210
Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:43 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Do I need to worry??
Replies: 8
Views: 1302

Do I need to worry??

Hi, I have two Figure 8s in a 60l BiOrb (yes, they ARE being moved to a 90l tank once I know I don't need to worry!!). Parameters are ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 10, ph 7.6. I have had the tank about 3 weeks, I used "Stability" for 7 days before adding the puffers, then monitored the wat...
by lisa2210
Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:18 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: How do I make my figure 8s eat crunchy food??
Replies: 4
Views: 892

How do I make my figure 8s eat crunchy food??

Hi, I have 2 figure eights and they are lovely! They eat bloodworm like there is no tomorrow, but won't touch anything crunchy? They are about an inch long - how do I convince them to eat something different? And what will they like? Snails they just suck out of their shells!