Tetraodon Schoutedeni
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Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Did your bichirs swim around a lot while the Schoutedeni Puffer was in the tank?
- lobowind
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Tetraodon schoutedeni
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Carinotetraodon travancoricus - Location (country): USA
- Location: New Mexico
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
If bichirs are mostly nocturnal, I'm wondering if problems could have started when the schoutedeni was sedentary at night, and the bichirs were out looking for food? Maybe the schoutedeni felt threatened, and it started an antagonistic relationship. Maybe it's just not a good combination.
Also, my schoutedeni are territorial about snails. Not other foods, but definitely snails. Do bichirs eat snails?
Also, my schoutedeni are territorial about snails. Not other foods, but definitely snails. Do bichirs eat snails?
- Pufferpunk
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Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
They do not.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
The fish that he nipped are my most active bichirs and swim around a lot during the day. They as a rule are more active during dark hours, but so are the plecos, and he didn't bother them.
Bichirs don't eat snails (maybe they'd try for something large like a rabbit or mystery snail but not the small ones). I was feeding them on the bottom and feeding the puffer with tongs to be sure he got his share so I just don't know.
When I saw him nip my Polli, she had swum a little bit but then was just sitting on the bottom at the front of the tank, not moving. He slowly approached her, eyed her up, and then bit her. I was trying to tap on the glass to stop him but he basically just stuck his middle finger up at me.
Bichirs don't eat snails (maybe they'd try for something large like a rabbit or mystery snail but not the small ones). I was feeding them on the bottom and feeding the puffer with tongs to be sure he got his share so I just don't know.
When I saw him nip my Polli, she had swum a little bit but then was just sitting on the bottom at the front of the tank, not moving. He slowly approached her, eyed her up, and then bit her. I was trying to tap on the glass to stop him but he basically just stuck his middle finger up at me.
- Pufferpunk
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2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
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lorteti
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suvattii
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Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Because they look like giant worms!
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Yep!
Ultimately, I'm bummed that he couldn't stay with the polys, but hey, I still get a puffer and he can still live with other fish. And my shrimp tank inhabitants get an upgrade because of him.
I have a full 20 gallon setup coming to me cheap this weekend off of offerup.
But here is the current setup and a couple of pics from today.
This is the poly that I saw the puffer chomp - the smaller one in front.
Puffer in bottom right in the 10 gallon jungle. I let it go a bit wild for more shrimplet hiding places, plus it's more fun to stare at the jungle up close to find all of the tiny fish.
Hi. Hi. Hey. I love worms... I mean.... you. Yeah, that's what I meant. You.
Ultimately, I'm bummed that he couldn't stay with the polys, but hey, I still get a puffer and he can still live with other fish. And my shrimp tank inhabitants get an upgrade because of him.
I have a full 20 gallon setup coming to me cheap this weekend off of offerup.
But here is the current setup and a couple of pics from today.
This is the poly that I saw the puffer chomp - the smaller one in front.
Puffer in bottom right in the 10 gallon jungle. I let it go a bit wild for more shrimplet hiding places, plus it's more fun to stare at the jungle up close to find all of the tiny fish.
Hi. Hi. Hey. I love worms... I mean.... you. Yeah, that's what I meant. You.
- lobowind
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Tetraodon schoutedeni
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Carinotetraodon salivator
Carinotetraodon travancoricus - Location (country): USA
- Location: New Mexico
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
I'm not laughing that your Polli got bit....I was chuckling at the middle finger salute scenario.magpie wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2017 11:49 am When I saw him nip my Polli, she had swum a little bit but then was just sitting on the bottom at the front of the tank, not moving. He slowly approached her, eyed her up, and then bit her. I was trying to tap on the glass to stop him but he basically just stuck his middle finger up at me.
Since we don't have a lot of information about these guys, it's great to share our experiences on here.
- lobowind
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Tetraodon schoutedeni
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Carinotetraodon travancoricus - Location (country): USA
- Location: New Mexico
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
And, btw, I loved your pictures.
- hadla
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Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Rotfl at the middle finger! "Whateva I do what I want!" Love the 10g! I'm the same way! I'm good with details so I like to get up close and search for things lol
Never trust big puffers. The fingers you save may be your own. -RTR
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Yeah, that's one of the reasons I wanted to come back and share so that potential owners can be aware. Like you said - very little out there in these guys!
Love the Cartman reference!
Love the Cartman reference!
- hadla
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Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Hehe was hoping someone would get it!
Never trust big puffers. The fingers you save may be your own. -RTR
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Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Does anyone else see their Schoutedeni Puffer constantly blink their eye sometimes?
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- Dwarf Puffer
- Posts: 93
- Joined: Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:52 am
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Schoutedeni Puffer
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Red eyed red tail Puffer
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Congo Puffer - Location (country): Delaware, USA
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Well actually I found a scratch on the Schoutedeni Puffer eye, I was told by wet spot that it will heal up on it's own, anyone else has a suggestion?
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C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
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lorteti
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Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Melafix
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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- Dwarf Puffer
- Posts: 93
- Joined: Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:52 am
- Gender: Male
- My Puffers: Duboisi Puffer
Also kept:
Schoutedeni Puffer
Fahaka Puffer
Green Spotted Puffer
Dwarf Pea Puffer
Figure 8 Puffer
Dragon Puffer
Hairy Puffer
Target Puffer
Red eyed red tail Puffer
Red eyed Puffer
Congo Puffer - Location (country): Delaware, USA
Re: Tetraodon Schoutedeni
Thanks, I did use melafix but he cured his own eyes by constantly blinking and now he is happily swimming around.