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Pufferpunk
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2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
Also kept:
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Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by Pufferpunk »

Good decision!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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bertie 83
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Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by bertie 83 »

You did the right thing.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Flutter
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Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by Flutter »

Don't worry about it, it takes a lot of courage to admit and do that :)
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trekenk
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Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by trekenk »

spottedpee wrote:brought the fahaka back yesterday... did a little more research and you guys were right, this fish is really for an advance fish keepers and i dont think im up to par yet.

i also apologize for my attitude and being hard headed
WTG spottedpee. It does take alot to admit your mistakes on a forum. You have my respect for that.
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sevenyearnight
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My Puffers: T. nigroviridis
Balki Bartokomous
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Location: South Carolina

Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by sevenyearnight »

^5
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PolishPuff
Mbu Puffer
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Also cared for;

Fahaka------------------- Had to give it away
Auriglobus modestus-----Traded
Auriglobus silus ---------Died during transport.
Figure Eight Puffers -----Sold and or traded
Dwarf Puffers ------------Traded
Congo Puffer ------------Traded
South American Puffers -Traded
Carinotetraodon lorteti --Died under my supervision :(
Location (country): USA-Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, IL

Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by PolishPuff »

Flutter wrote:Don't worry about it, it takes a lot of courage to admit and do that :)
+1
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jus85411
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Location: Philadelphia Area

Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by jus85411 »

proud of you for taking the advice! trust what you read here, everyone here wants you to enjoy puffers just like we do. yes that might mean taking a 14 inch fish, sticking it in 120 gallons by himself and that sounds ridiculous but the reward is much greater than the possible doom of multiple fish. keeping puffs in a species only tank, and of appropriate size with correct maintenance, will help represent your fish's personality best. you will enjoy the hobby the best when everything runs like its supposed to. fish keeping shouldnt be a chore, and thats what having inappropriately stocked/maintained tanks make it seem like. hope everything goes well from here on out
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blackghostknife
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Re: My new Fahaka Puffer!

Post by blackghostknife »

yay! he sure is cute.
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