The Puffer Forum

I've had 2 SAPs (sexes unknown) with 3 male DPs (got em when they were too small to sex) in a 29G for about two months now. No problems, but they are well fed and have plenty of plants a hiding places.

I have a 29 gallon with 2 SAPs, 3 DPs, 4 Otos, 1 Tiger barb, 1 Phantom Tetra, and 1 Rasobarb. I didn't think the Tiger barb, Phantom tetra, and Rasobarb would survive much past the cycling but there still kickin' several months later and have become good tankmates. I keep several ghost shrimp in the...

Well first of all, can you ever really be sure of a parasite infection w/o a post mortem, actually seeing them, or putting a smear on a microscope slide? Probably not....but the symptoms were there. I had a SAP that had some serious signs. He was swimming at the surface only, gills were moving quick...

I have moderate planting and its only Hornwort, Java Fern, and Java Moss. I'm currently at about 2.2 WPG with a light kit from AH supply but no CO2 yet. The puffs are given live Blackworms, Ghost Shrimp, and snails. I use freeze dried Bloodworms as a staple food as they don't care much for Krill or ...

Does anyone add trace elements to their freshwater puffer tanks? If so, what do you use? I've been thinking about using the Kent Trace product.

I have a South American named Stinger and 3 DPs named Chubbs, Kirby(like the vaccuum), and Tiny.

Awesome guys!! That certainly makes my question moot!! Thanks for all of your input.

I have been told that aquarium salt can help reduce fish stress and improve overall health in freshwater aquariums. I also understand that it can be used to treat ick in higher doses. I was hoping to find some specific gravity recommendations in order to monitor the salt content via hydrometer. I cu...

I have heard that SA Puffers can be kept with DPs. Has anyone had any success doing this?

I currently have 3 DPs in a 29g that is well planted with lots of rocks and caves and would love to add a SA Puffer.

Does anyone know what the specific gravity of a freshwater aquarium should be if you add aquarium salt as per the manufacturer recommendations for everyday use and for illness treatment?

Thanks in Advance!!!