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by Pufftastic
Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf Puffer Set-Up Ideas
Replies: 11
Views: 2709

Re: Dwarf Puffer Set-Up Ideas

Like Pufferpunk, I like HOBs (hang-on-back filters) for smaller tanks. Canisters are fantastic for big tanks, but a bit too much fuss and bother for a small one, at least for me. Aquaclears are my go-to HOB as well.
by Pufftastic
Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf Puffer Set-Up Ideas
Replies: 11
Views: 2709

Re: Dwarf Puffer Set-Up Ideas

DPs don't seem to have any kind of requirements for substrate. Play sand would be fine, as is gravel. It basically comes down to your personal aesthetics. Doesn't matter to the DPs if the plants are live or artificial, they just appreciate having LOTS of them. Busy tanks keep them from getting bored...
by Pufftastic
Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Puffer Breeding
Topic: Breeding Dwarf Puffers
Replies: 20
Views: 21703

Re: Breeding Dwarf Puffers

My DPs bred all on their own, without any help from me. Mine liked hidden areas to do their spawning -- they seemed to like a large hollow shipwreck ornament I had that was in three large pieces. My DPs are always happiest in very heavily decorated environments. I don't think they care if plants are...
by Pufftastic
Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: DP tankmates
Replies: 13
Views: 4213

Re: DP tankmates

Thanks for the input, I think I'll add more hiding places then try amano shrimp. Also, I can't help but find this adorable. Occasionally I'll see my male (Andy) watching my danios, and sometimes he'll chase them a little bit (without actually catching them) then turn and look at me to see if I caug...
by Pufftastic
Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Freshwater Tanks
Topic: My predatory tank
Replies: 19
Views: 4346

Re: My predatory tank

Makes me sad. The OP's arowana already exhibits OCD-like behavior, just pacing back and forth. I hate to picture it in a few months, when it's even larger... :(
by Pufftastic
Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:26 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf puffer help
Replies: 60
Views: 9295

Re: Dwarf puffer help

fishguy12 wrote:Thanks, I was sure nothing else that's a fish could go in there. Might get a few more RCS instead.
Great plan! :thumb:
by Pufftastic
Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dwarf puffer help
Replies: 60
Views: 9295

Re: Dwarf puffer help

My sister wants to get a tank mate to go with Peanut, is this possible? Not in the size bowl you have currently. Sorry. :( To have two, you need a minimum of 10 gallons US, and I recommend going even larger than that to minimize aggression and stress levels. Remember, we're not just trying to keep ...
by Pufftastic
Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: suggested water dechlorinators for puffers
Replies: 6
Views: 908

Re: suggested water dechlorinators for puffers

Been a Prime user for years. With a stink like that, it has to be good. ;)
by Pufftastic
Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:03 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Green Spotted Puffers
Replies: 5
Views: 1188

Re: Green Spotted Puffers

I'm sure you're already aware of this, but your puffer Stooges (love the names!) will need a much bigger tank when they grow up. :)
by Pufftastic
Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: are pea puffers really that messy?
Replies: 2
Views: 1750

Re: are pea puffers really that messy?

My DPs consistently have the dirtiest tank in the house (and I keep fancy goldfish!). I love TheStig's description of them as college dudes sharing an apartment. So true! Even my F8s weren't this messy.
by Pufftastic
Tue May 12, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Introducing My Pea Puffers!
Replies: 3
Views: 803

Re: Introducing My Pea Puffers!

A lovely trio! Welcome to pufferdom!
by Pufftastic
Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: 2.5 Gallon for 3 Dwarf Puffers
Replies: 11
Views: 4887

Re: 2.5 Gallon for 3 Dwarf Puffers

How long do you guys think I can keep them in this current state? Even if I buy and setup the 10 gallon tank it may take weeks for it to cycle right? Better by far to have them in an uncycled 10 gallon than in a (probably not cycled anyway) 2.5 gallon with the constant stress of overcrowding and to...
by Pufftastic
Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: *UPDATE* Converting to dwarf puffers!
Replies: 12
Views: 1761

Re: *UPDATE* Converting to dwarf puffers!

Is de-worming necessary if the DPs don't show any symptoms? Are there any side affects to using prazipro? I just got 3 myself and I'm wondering if I should be doing this as well. PraziPro is a relatively mild medication, and not generally harmful or prone to causing side effects. That said, it's yo...
by Pufftastic
Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puffers on the IUCN Redlist
Replies: 4
Views: 1142

Re: Puffers on the IUCN Redlist

hadla wrote:Dps are on it :(
Just make sure your DPs are tank bred. My LFS had to call the supplier for me to find out, and they're not wild caught. :D
by Pufftastic
Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Dps don't seem interested in snails
Replies: 6
Views: 1032

Re: Dps don't seem interested in snails

If you can find them at an aquatic store near you, try live blackworms -- I've never seen a DP refuse those yet! Longtime forum member and ultimate puffer mentor RTR reared his DPs almost exclusively on live blackworms and swears by them for growth and development.