Tetraodon abei

Woland · Post by **Woland** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:59 am

As the temporary forum is history, I'd like to repeat my request for information on Tetraodon abei.

I'm especially interested in info on aggression level and the possibility of keeping several specimens together.

There was a member at the old pufferforum who posted several pictures of T. abei.
I've re-posted his pictures in the photo section.

If anyone remember the name or nick of that member, please contact me.
I believe he was living in Singapore...

Wawaz · Post by **Wawaz** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 7:28 pm

It should be Sean, from Taiwan....

Woland · Post by **Woland** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:33 am

That was incredibly fast!
Thank you ever so much.
I see that your location is Taiwan as well.
Would you happen to know where I can reach Sean?
A mail adress? A forum he visits regularly etc

Woland · Post by **Woland** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:49 pm

LFS just received confirmation that 2 specimens of T. abei will arrive tomorrow afternoon.
Hoping, Hoping...

Woland · Post by **Woland** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:42 pm

Just back from the LFS.
Two specimens had arrived.
IÂ´m not entirely sure that it is T. abei, but I do not understand what else it could be...

Body shape matches the pictures in the Photo-section.
And if seen from the top it matches the bottom fish in this picture.
Colouration could have been washed out due to stress,
and I understand that some specimens recorded have been of a lighter coloration than the few pictures IÂ´ve seen.

One of the fishes was badly hurt around the mouth with most of the tailfin missing.
Gonna keep him quarantined.

And, how profoundly kind can the owner of a LFS be?
She gave me both specimens for free!, since I have been helping out with identification and advice on puffer care.
Oh joy...

Working late tonight.
Will pick up the darlings tomorrow.
Pictures are forthcoming as soon as possible.

P.S. Little buggers seemed kinda aggressive

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:48 pm

Wow, really impressive shop! What did they pay for them?

Bred · Post by **Bred** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:49 pm

Whoa, that is too cool!!
Guess you'll be housing them separately, hmm?

Congratulations! Take lots and lots of pics for us pleeeeeease!

Woland · Post by **Woland** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:59 pm

Pufferpunk wrote:Wow, really impressive shop! What did they pay for them?

She did not say, and I did not ask.
If one includes her turnover, I would guess she gave me 70-80 USD.

"If they are rare fish, they better get a good home", she said.

Woland · Post by **Woland** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:01 pm

bred wrote:Whoa, that is too cool!!
Guess you'll be housing them separately, hmm?

Congratulations! Take lots and lots of pics for us pleeeeeease!

Thanx Bred.
I thought IÂ´d keep them separated for a couple of months.
Then some experimenting...

Have to study their behaviour a bit.

Wawaz · Post by **Wawaz** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:38 am

To Woland,

According to Sean, T. abei is aggressive, so it's better to separate them.
It's very beautiful if got good care.

I've told Sean about this forum already. Guess he will be here soon.
Hope he could share his experiences with us.

Post by **Sean** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:57 pm

Hello

I posted some pictures of Tetraodon abei at this forum
http://coralbbs.twbbs.org/cgi-bin/topic ... topic=5510

honolulupuffer · Post by **honolulupuffer** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:30 pm

what is the other puffer in that link toward to bottom with the bright green spot with the red dot in the middle?

Woland · Post by **Woland** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:48 pm

Hey!

Welcome back, Sean.
Well, according to your pictures, I am now the happy owner of two T. abei.
There is also three more specimens avaliable locally, and I will probably buy those as well.

I know you said your English is not to good, but please; do not let that stop you in posting here.

Puffer lovers should communicate freely, without concerning the language barrier.

As the only other owner of T. abei I know of, what can you tell us about your experiences with this fish?

Post by **Sean** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:44 pm

Woland wrote:Hey!

Welcome back, Sean.
Well, according to your pictures, I am now the happy owner of two T. abei.
There is also three more specimens avaliable locally, and I will probably buy those as well.

I know you said your English is not to good, but please; do not let that stop you in posting here.

Puffer lovers should communicate freely, without concerning the language barrier.

As the only other owner of T. abei I know of, what can you tell us about your experiences with this fish?

Some pictures of T.abei in Taiwan's web

http://coralbbs.twbbs.org/cgi-bin/topic ... topic=5191
http://coralbbs.twbbs.org/cgi-bin/topic ... topic=4072
http://www.u2u.idv.tw/stone/htm/puffer/ ... er_III.htm

Some pictures of T.abei in Japan's web

http://www.remix-net.co.jp/Nettaigyo/ph ... gFugu3.JPG
http://www.remix-net.co.jp/Nettaigyo/ph ... gFugu2.JPG
http://www.remix-net.co.jp/Nettaigyo/ph ... gFugu1.JPG
http://aquafin.web.infoseek.co.jp/shrim ... i001-2.gif
http://aquafin.web.infoseek.co.jp/shrim ... i001-3.gif
http://aquafin.web.infoseek.co.jp/shrim ... i001-1.gif
http://aquafin.web.infoseek.co.jp/shrim ... i002-1.gif

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:35 pm

Thanks for all the pics? Is Pufferisland back on the web?

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