The Puffer Forum

Exact same requirements as the GSP. 55g tank is recommended for this larger species. Marine is doable for them.
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Congrats! I don't know much about breeding but here's a great article on them:
https://www.pufferfishenthusiastsworldw ... -caresheet

Hey, my favorite fish! Both are very personable but I really love my fahaka. My last one lived to 19.
Start here: https://www.pufferfishenthusiastsworldw ... care-sheet

No, any krill, FD or Frozen. Have you seen him able to open/close his mouth?

Hi, That poor fellow looks terrible! Unfortunately, I don't know enough about SW diseases to help you. Great experts here though: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pufferfishenthusiasts

Feeding a diet of krill can cause lockjaw.
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Welcome! I find it odd you have no nitrate in an established tank? Generally, thinness is a sign of IPs, not chubbiness. What does his poop look like? White/stringy is also a sign of IPs. If he isn't pooping, you can add 1 tbsp Epsom salt/10g for constipation. How often are you feeding Huey? No need...

Can you email me a pic?

Parameters? What foods are you offering? Maybe overfeeding?

API General Cure and why you should avoid using it. I know that API General Cure is a common medication which has gained a lot of popularity from its endorsement by Aquarium Co-Op, but it is not a medication that I recommend. It is, in my opinion, a low grade product that offers aquarists a “shotgun...

You should be good to go then. Keep an eye on the parameters.

Did you do a large WC before adding Safestart?

GeneralCure is garbage. Prazi is fine. Ich-X works great!
Minimum tank size for an adult Mappa is 250g & even that's a bit small for a 26" fish.
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They will quickly DIE in BW. Change out all the water & add Tetra Safestart to the filter for quick FW cycling.

Perfect! Lots of great info in our Library.