If I were a puffer I'd darn sure rather live in a 300 gallon vat than a 29 gallon glass tank.
Good luck with your project, Cu455. We all look forward to more pictures.
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- Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:02 pm
- Forum: Brackish Puffers
- Topic: Multiple Puffers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4623
- Sat Jan 24, 2015 2:41 pm
- Forum: Marine Tanks
- Topic: Is my tank cycling again?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7179
Re: Is my tank cycling again?
That's a very nice looking fish.
I'd say your new skimmer is doing its thing with gusto.
I'd say your new skimmer is doing its thing with gusto.
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:48 pm
- Forum: Puffer of the Month Photo Contest
- Topic: How about this one
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3800
Re: How about this one
Beautiful fish, and a simply stunning photograph.
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:15 pm
- Forum: Hospital
- Topic: A good reason for a systematic analysis of tank -
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1883
Re: A good reason for a systematic analysis of tank -
Different animals work differently, my cats have a warm coat of fur to keep them warm, fish don't. We move or shiver, fish shut down etc. all creatures evolve differently, for instance cats evolved to eat fish, fish didn't have cats on the menu etc lol Bertie, I just saw this and thought of your qu...
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:21 pm
- Forum: Freshwater Puffers
- Topic: Fat fish?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 556
Re: Fat fish?
Might it be logical to suggest two equally-spaced feedings per week of less caloric volume per session ?
One week seems to be a long time to go between meals.
It sounds like you have a wonderful fish, congrats.
One week seems to be a long time to go between meals.
It sounds like you have a wonderful fish, congrats.
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When Wild Puffers Attack - Ouch !
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3983
Re: When Wild Puffers Attack - Ouch !
Here's a diver getting educated on the power of a porcupine puffer's bite.
Not a real bright move.
Video - 21 seconds
Not a real bright move.
Video - 21 seconds
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Intelligence of Puffers vs. other Fish ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8356
Re: The Intelligence of Puffers vs. other Fish ?
It might also help to explain their huge appetite. More grey matter requires more protein to function. Heh. If that was the case, my fancy goldfish would be the Einsteins of the aquatic world. And trust me, they ain't. But they're starving 24/7 and have enormous heads. :lol: Point taken. :lol: Mola...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: When Wild Puffers Attack - Ouch !
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3983
When Wild Puffers Attack - Ouch !
I was curious, and did some digging. There actually are a few documented rogue attacks by large puffers on humans. The Cambodia and FL Keys incidents would no doubt qualify as a provoked attacks. My apology if any of these have been previously posted. http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/post/puffer-fish-...
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Intelligence of Puffers vs. other Fish ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8356
Re: The Intelligence of Puffers vs. other Fish ?
Thanks for your input, Pufftastic and bertie 83. When one looks at a typical Puffer, the large shape if the head seems to dominate the animal's frame. Perhaps there's a larger brain in there compared to most other species of aquarium fish ? It might also help to explain their huge appetite. More gre...
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Intelligence of Puffers vs. other Fish ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8356
The Intelligence of Puffers vs. other Fish ?
My impression is that puffers seem to have more intelligence and reasoning capacity compared with other species of fish. Their careful scanning of objects while hunting, and obvious awareness of the outside (dry) world seems exceptional. As I've never personally kept a puffer, I'm basing my opinion ...
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: How did you find The Puffer Forum?
- Replies: 188
- Views: 34119
Re: How did you find The Puffer Forum?
I used several search engines including Ixquick, and Yahoo.
The Puffer Forum stood out as having the most pounce-per-ounce of useful information, all in one cool place.
The Puffer Forum stood out as having the most pounce-per-ounce of useful information, all in one cool place.
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can puffers eat maggots?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4029
Re: Can puffers eat maggots?
Due to the infection potential from their life cycle ( typically from carrion ) I'd urge real caution handling in them at all. That being said, they're basically soft bodied worms. I'm betting most puffers will slorp 'em right down. I DO know that freshwater Bass and Bream will gobble them up like c...
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:07 pm
- Forum: Meet and Greet
- Topic: Greetings. I'd like to sign up for "Puffer Fish 101"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 642
Greetings. I'd like to sign up for "Puffer Fish 101"
Howdy, folks. Cheers from a diver, fisherman, and former aquarium owner who has been out of the hobby for a few years. I'm hoping, with some help from the obvious experts here....to ease back into The Aquarium Zone. I've kept a fair share of unusual fish over the years, but never even considered puf...
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Piggy bit my fingertip off
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10337
Re: Piggy bit my fingertip off
The power of a Puffer's bite is simply amazing.
I do not approve of this fisherman's treatment of his catch,
but this fish is taking chunks out of a soda can like it is
made out of Swiss cheese. Video - 40 - seconds
I do not approve of this fisherman's treatment of his catch,
but this fish is taking chunks out of a soda can like it is
made out of Swiss cheese. Video - 40 - seconds