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by Myaj
Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:43 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: GSP in NanoCube
Replies: 33
Views: 5467

Well, the nano cubes are expensive because they are compact and they attract people due to the "all in one" concept, nothing extra to buy. But they also make it very hard to add anything or change anything, so if its not the exact setup you want/need, you are basically screwed. Personally,...
by Myaj
Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:30 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: A new one -- DPs
Replies: 14
Views: 3074

Well, there you have it.. I've heard so much good and bad I don't know what to believe... But with the new driftwood, I won't have room for the lava rock chunks anyways so they are coming out. I've had the tank set up for about 2 years with the lava rock (from the fish store and acutally I had epoxy...
by Myaj
Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:49 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: What do you feed your Figure 8s?
Replies: 28
Views: 18621

I believe the cooking process removes quite a few of the nutrients from the food, plus you want to make sure it is shell-on, since the whole point is the crunch factor.
by Myaj
Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:46 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: GSP in NanoCube
Replies: 33
Views: 5467

Very true about the nano lighting.. it would probably be great for a freshwater planted tank (with the appropriate bulb) but with no plants or coral its just feeding the algae. There have been studies to prove that fish release a hormone into the water that is actually a growth inhibitor, when it bu...
by Myaj
Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:41 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Breeding snails?
Replies: 10
Views: 2435

Definately read the article. I personally found ramshorns bred and grew the fastest, plus they get to a larger size that would be more appropriate for a Fahaka. For smaller puffers, or while the Fahaka is young, pond snails work very well. Most other types of snails take too long to grow or breed to...
by Myaj
Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:38 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: A new one -- DPs
Replies: 14
Views: 3074

Cooper, I currently have big lava rock chunks in my dp/SAP tank to make caves for the kribs that are also in there (yes, I know, mixing types is bad and some day I'll probably have to seperate but its working for now). I've been told by several people that lava rock is dangerous and can start to rel...
by Myaj
Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:32 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Dentistry Post?
Replies: 12
Views: 2272

F8 Fan, check out http://www.aquabid.com and even Ebay to buy some snails online and breed your own. Its very simple and easy, and your puffers will definately appreciate it!
by Myaj
Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:40 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: GSP in NanoCube
Replies: 33
Views: 5467

If you haven't yet, read the sticky on GSP care, it is located in the Brackish fish board. First, a single GSP needs 30 gallons as it matures, so you'll eventually need a bigger tank. 12 gallons would be good for a figure 8 or some of the smaller puffers, but it won't last for a GSP. The sooner you ...
by Myaj
Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:14 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: bloated GSP
Replies: 18
Views: 5925

Wow, he does look rather bloated.

I think there is a treatment with epsom salts for constipation, which may be the problem, but I don't know the exact amounts, etc. Someone should come by with that info for you. Good luck with him!
by Myaj
Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:11 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Singleton
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

Don't raise your salinity too fast.. if you go more than .002 a week you can kill off your bacteria. So take it slow... As far as getting more than one, most people say their puffers are more interactive and interesting when they are kept alone. If you get more than one, you'll almost always have so...
by Myaj
Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:47 am
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: skimmer modification
Replies: 2
Views: 1279

From what I've heard about skimmers, the cheap ones are all pretty much crap.. but I've also seen plans to build your own if you are handy.

Sorry, no idea on the modification thing...