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by newtopuffers
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: Can I keep together?
Replies: 13
Views: 2693

Re: Can I keep together?

I was actually asking what interesting, colourful, faster moving "dither fishes" were for a DF.
by newtopuffers
Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:52 am
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: Can I keep together?
Replies: 13
Views: 2693

Re: Can I keep together?

Got a 80G to house a Dogfaced juvie for the time being. Fish only. Got plans for bigger tanks.
Looking for some of those that you described but have no idea what they would be as I'm new to saltwater.
by newtopuffers
Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: Can I keep together?
Replies: 13
Views: 2693

Re: Can I keep together?

Pufferpunk wrote: interesting, colorful, fast-moving tank mates to the mix.
what would you recommend for a dog faced?
by newtopuffers
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: Converting FW to SW - Fish Only for Dog Faced Puffer
Replies: 4
Views: 845

Re: Converting FW to SW - Fish Only for Dog Faced Puffer

Hmm. yeah I know that having a skimmer is probably the best for the little guy. My problem is that I have a cat who is rather curious. He's always staring at my african fat tailed gecko, sometimes even sleeps on top of the critter cage. Also at times I see random cat hair floating around my african ...
by newtopuffers
Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: Converting FW to SW - Fish Only for Dog Faced Puffer
Replies: 4
Views: 845

Converting FW to SW - Fish Only for Dog Faced Puffer

Let me just start by how beneficial this forum has been for me, awesome website/forum for sure. Alright, so here's the deal. I have a 78G tank that I was trying to trade down to house a Congo puffer, but that doesn't need to happen anymore because I just got the 30G for really cheap on craigslist, w...
by newtopuffers
Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: New Miurus Puffer!
Replies: 34
Views: 3510

Re: New Miurus Puffer!

Hi, Congrats on your orange congo. I'm currently in the process of trading/selling my 78 gallon for a 30 gallon to house a congo. Sounds crazy I know. Just a few questions as I think you're rather experienced in them. You mentioned that you've owned a couple of Congos, how did their activity levels ...
by newtopuffers
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: lots of questions about keeping a congo puffer
Replies: 25
Views: 5160

Re: lots of questions about keeping a congo puffer

Thanks for your help.

One more thing (ugh, I must have infinite questions but I'm allowed, right?)

I know they're ambushers and it's unlikely.. but do you know if it's possible to wean them off of live feeders?
by newtopuffers
Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:12 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: lots of questions about keeping a congo puffer
Replies: 25
Views: 5160

Re: lots of questions about keeping a congo puffer

One more question.

What filter is recommended?
Canister?
If you're using one and are happy with it, let me know the specifics please.
by newtopuffers
Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:06 am
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: lots of questions about keeping a congo puffer
Replies: 25
Views: 5160

lots of questions about keeping a congo puffer

Hello. I am a complete stranger when it comes to keeping a puffer. I'm looking at a 35G-40G for a single, for life. Do Congo Puffers suffer from dental problems such as the Fahaka puffer? - So, do I need to feed it a lot of shelled food? Related to their dentistry, would they ever damage the tank an...