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by jjb
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Large MBU fine other new fish have Ick ...how to treat ?
Replies: 3
Views: 774

Re: Large MBU fine other new fish have Ick ...how to treat ?

Thank you I found this article in the libraray , (Man i love this site),...but you are correct ...I just didnt know how much heat the big MBU could take ...i do have a comercial airation system and a huge commercial UV sterilizer on my big tank i get plenty of 02 ...thank you!!: Library ...; Before ...
by jjb
Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Large MBU fine other new fish have Ick ...how to treat ?
Replies: 3
Views: 774

Large MBU fine other new fish have Ick ...how to treat ?

I have put in 4 temesis 2.5 " and the have Ick ....my 11" MBU is fine ...can I raise the temp to 84-86 without harming the MBU? Since MBU's are scaless i would suspect they dont tolerate any medications well.? help i dont risk my MBU but i want to treat the tems and catching them woyld be ...
by jjb
Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

OrandaLover wrote:Where are you in DFW that sells Mbus? I am in Denton and i have only seen one at fish gallery in dallas but he wasnt for sale he was in their 2000 gal display tank..
i bought him online at THAT FISH PLACE was under 200 shipped overnight...very healthy and hungry
by jjb
Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

MBU doing great has grown quite a bit now ...i have had him over a month now SOOOOO friendly loves to be around people ...my wife and him are having an affair he lovers her to death ... they kiss through the glass its the funniest thing ...he is so not people shy ...and funny by far our favorite fis...
by jjb
Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

he is only 4" delivery on Tuesday with a 5 day gaurante""""yea the glass company does our comercial sites i just have to purchase the glass...theve built huge 2 story set ups for bass pro outdoor world ...they also made my lids for my 350 that i have now and wouldve made tha...
by jjb
Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: OH GOD! something bad happened
Replies: 33
Views: 4420

Re: OH GOD! something bad happened

thanks guys ts not just the fish messing with the heater its they have an internal t-stat that has been known to stick on ...I know a gut who lost his reef because it stuck on...i always run my heaters off of a controller i.e. t stat se on heater and also controler enabeling power like a double back...
by jjb
Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

please dont be mad ... :? we are going mbu the nice lady on aqaubid gace me a refund before shipping and my wife wanted a MBU instead...(and if she is on board that means bigger tank,) I have already plumbed in enough filtration capabilities for over 5000 gallons and I spoke with my glass company w...
by jjb
Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: OH GOD! something bad happened
Replies: 33
Views: 4420

Re: OH GOD! something bad happened

hope he is OK ...you gotta think soem shells are probably a s sharp as glass when they break them so I wouldnt worry to much...also a good under the sump wet/dry would cure all youre problems even that heater you got in there looks like glass with a chord...you risk the heater shorting and zapping t...
by jjb
Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

please dont be mad ... :? we are going mbu the nice lady on aqaubid gace me a refund before shipping and my wife wanted a MBU instead...(and if she is on board that means bigger tank,) I have already plumbed in enough filtration capabilities for over 5000 gallons and I spoke with my glass company wh...
by jjb
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

Cool! How big is it? Did they give you a pic? What are you going to do with the pacus? its only 3" inches they did have a pick online but when i bought she took it off....I have another large tank in the other living area / play room that I only have a large water turtle with a few large goldf...
by jjb
Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

just ordered my Fahaka from aquabid ...70 shipped to my door I know a little pricey but couldnt find anything around here in DFW...and I have no patience lol
by jjb
Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

A little off topic but I would love to see how you plumbed that beast :) I actually downscalled I had enough filtration for 5000gallons...when I have time to downsize pics ill get some pics posted ...iam in commercial building maintenance and I do alot of automation as well but yea took some years ...
by jjb
Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

Thnaks guys for helping me i was fixin to get the Mbu will for sure go with the fahaka now...thanks again for the articles
good write BTW

James
by jjb
Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

lol never thought I would need a bigger tank ...lol Ok so the MBU is out ....lol...so would a Fahaka be alright by himslef in there?
by jjb
Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Giant Puffer Species
Topic: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon
Replies: 32
Views: 4039

Re: MBU or Fahaka for 350 gallon

oh i had planned on moving the other fish to my other tank ...they where used for cycling shouldve clarified that sorry...You dont think a 350 gallon could support a MBU + all my sump capicity I can do a 150 gallon water change in a few minutes...? just curious is all I have instant digitial PH moni...