Hi Everyone,
I recently took this beautiful puffer from a friend, she didn't know what type of puffer; luckily i had a spare tank; and the puffer was small (only 1inch big)
i let the tank cycle for 2 months, a tested it with API water test kit; nitrate 10ppm, nitrite 0, and ammonia 0.
the only problem being its in a 30litre tank at the moment, but i just need to know what it is, and how big it will grow so i can provide the right care for it..
I've attached some photos, i hope you can see him clearly!
Thanks
Ali
PLEASE IDENTIFY
PLEASE IDENTIFY
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Re: PLEASE IDENTIFY
I really can only see part of the puffer in the last pic. The other 2 are kinda useless. Need a pic of the entire body please. I'm afraid you may have a Fahaka puffer there: http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/ug. ... _Lineatus/
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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Re: PLEASE IDENTIFY
Oh god, Fahaka puffers are huge!
Might have to see if anyone can take him off my hands, so he can get the right care and home
Might have to see if anyone can take him off my hands, so he can get the right care and home
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C papuan
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lorteti
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suvattii
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Re: PLEASE IDENTIFY
Yep, that's a Fahaka puffer. Very cool fish, if you can house it! Much worth the effort.
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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Very rewarding but fierce fish.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: PLEASE IDENTIFY
Is it still 1 inch ? The one picture almost looks like a dwarf pea puffer and they don't get any bigger then an inch. Did she say how long she had this fish?
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Re: PLEASE IDENTIFY
Absolutely not a DP. I hope you can find someone to give him a proper home. At least he's small now so you have some time!
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are you norwich uk ???
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Please don't try to let anyone pass that off as a DP or tell you it is! Fahakas might look identical to one when they are fry but anyone getting one thinking it will stay small and cute are in a for a rude awakening when it gets past a couple inches and doesn't stop growing! Those guys are beasts!
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