The Puffer Forum

welcome to the forum. How did you come by that alias?

no. AFAIK once the puffer dies it will release and infect other fish. As long as it is alive, your other fish are safe. The only really safe way to remove it is with surgery. I don't advise that because if you don't know what it is, you certainly can't preform the procedure. let it live out its life...

That is also the other point that I question. I love my live rock. I can understand someone wanting a completely "clean" tank. For me there is a certain joy of discovery each time I see something new. Not only is it a self educator but it is also very rewarding. You can use seed rock, no q...

J-P wrote:#1 looks like a possible nematode. Not much you can really do about that. It will still live a happy life if a bit shortened.

#2 looks like a puffer bite that is in just the location to make a smiley face

sorry for the duplicate post... I thought I had edited it...

#1 looks like a possible nematode. Nothing you can really do about that. It will still like a happy life if a bit shortened.

#2 looks like a puffer bite that is in just the location to make a smiley face

that is a confusing post

plants and SW don't mix neither does the wood.

Raise the SG a little at a time. get the correct tolls and test equipment for the job.

Once you have gathered all the necessary materials then we can walk you through the procedure.

can you provide a pic or a vid?

What long-term maintenance? Mechanical filtration, unless rinsed 2x/week, will become a nitrate factory unless of course he plans on doing weekly 50% WC, which is what is recommended without the correct amount of LR. Less maintenance??? We're not just talking about nitrifying bacteria in LR. The th...

if Terrance is inclined to go with mechanical filtration, the base rock + the seed bacteria will do the job. It won't be nearly as effective as your method and will require more long term maintenance, but it can be done.

base rock and a bottle of Dr tims will be enough. BUT it is not the same. you just don't get the enjoyment or the pleasure of watching something grow from virtually nothing. The other algae you are thinking about is macro algae. Chaetomorpha linum (Chaeto), is a great way to go. It is easy to contro...

some of those questions are beyond my expertise. Critters: You will get "pods" They will propagate and make more "pods". These are tiny little critters related to shrimp or sand fleas. Algae: Coraline is only one kind. But it is still algae. It will still provide O2 to the tank a...

until the belly is slightly rounded

YES.

It houses 1000's of critters that act as a clean up crew, not to mention the algae, sponges and filter feeders that come with it.

Simply put, there is no system designed by man that can match what live rock can do.

S&S WOW!! That is a serious puffer. It is like a swimming rugby ball when fully grown! You are lucky to have it. Do your best and we're cheering you on.

most would freeze them to eliminate any bugs that come with them. I believe that there are some that will survive the freezing effect. It is not so much the product being brought in but the water that comes with it . Most invert parasites are not transferable to vertebrate (fish). The key word there...