The Puffer Forum

I really like these fish, I didn't know they had so much personality! I cannot wait to get him into his new home. Any suggestions where to get some nice fake coral caves for him to explore.

Thanks for the reply. I just got back from my second class and he was chilling at the bottom again. As soon as I went to look at him he cameover to say hi. It made me worry because I never noticed him do that before. Also, his belly is always white, even after he wakes up. Guess that means he is hap...

Came home from class today and my GSP was curled up laying on the bottom of his tank. Do they do this often? It took him awhile to comeover to the glass and say hi. Once he "woke up" he was swimming around and happy. An hour later I checked on him and he was laying on the bottom again. Any...

How low are the filter intakes? They are approximately seven inches from the top of the sand. MY concern was that the particles that are causing the water to be murky might harm the motor. Im pretty sure the filter isnt strong enough to pickup the sand. How long does it take for the murkiness to cl...

Quick question, i just put some silica sand in my tank and the water is still murky about 8 hours later. Can i turn on my filter or will that ruin it? any help would be much appreciated, thanks!

Thanks alot, I'll be sure to read the article.

Just wondering if anyone knew how to tell the sex of a GSP and what the antenae are that are between their eyes? Also, what kind of plants do you all recommend for the puffer to play and hide in. I have a 30 gallon tank and it seems like alot of room for the little guy and I want to add some decorat...

"I'm also expecting over 50 Pond Snails to come in the mail which i will put in here. should provide a steady food source for the GSPs to hunt. Does anyone know if the stuff on the Pond Snails shells(looks like tiny little brown balls that are stuck to the shell) are eggs or is it someting that...