Baileyi Puffer
- messy_da_legend
- Figure 8 Puffer
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- My Puffers: M. baileyi called Esau
- Location: Ipswich UK
- messy_da_legend
- Figure 8 Puffer
- Posts: 223
- Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:53 pm
- My Puffers: M. baileyi called Esau
- Location: Ipswich UK
- Boxermom
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HAHAHAHA, yes, they're pretty much the same. I even come anywhere near the tank and Lil is right there, skimming the surface of the water, waiting to eat even though she only gets fed every 3rd day. Stick a piece of shrimp in the tank (or anything else edible) and its gone in seconds. Phil doesn't pace for food but as soon as he hears the lid go up, he's right there, too. Then once they eat, they go back to laying around with bulging tummies.
Tina
Puffers: Auriglobus silus x1, Tetraodon travancoricus x1, Tetraodon turgidus x1, Tetraodon miurus x1, Tetraodon nigroviridis x2, Tetraodon baileyi x2, Tetraodon lineatus x1, Tetraodon palembangensis x1
Puffers: Auriglobus silus x1, Tetraodon travancoricus x1, Tetraodon turgidus x1, Tetraodon miurus x1, Tetraodon nigroviridis x2, Tetraodon baileyi x2, Tetraodon lineatus x1, Tetraodon palembangensis x1
- messy_da_legend
- Figure 8 Puffer
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- Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:53 pm
- My Puffers: M. baileyi called Esau
- Location: Ipswich UK
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- Puffer Fry
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- Dwarf Puffer
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I have one of these at work and it's very active. Infact I saw another one when i was in Enfield the other day.
Unfortunatly they're only expensive if the shop knows what they are. They are coming in off a Thailand shipper very, very cheap so certain shops will bump up the price on them.
I'm sure you can haggle them down!
Unfortunatly they're only expensive if the shop knows what they are. They are coming in off a Thailand shipper very, very cheap so certain shops will bump up the price on them.
I'm sure you can haggle them down!
Once again, the four toothed fish has got me addicted.
- messy_da_legend
- Figure 8 Puffer
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- Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:53 pm
- My Puffers: M. baileyi called Esau
- Location: Ipswich UK
Thats my one!! hehe I went there the other day and reserved it.Infact I saw another one when i was in Enfield the other day.
I wasnt going to say where it was in case anyone got there first but its reserved for me now! muhahaha!
Well heres the tank that he's going into, and I was just going to make sure it was suitable! Its got a couple of good sized gouramis in it now until the puff arrives. 35US gal, silver sand, Echinodorus, Crypts and Vallisneria plants.
Sorry if these pics dont come out small enough but imagesquash didnt work for me
Baileyi Tank:
Quick one of my DP tank:
Tom
1 x M. baileyi
1 x M. baileyi
- messy_da_legend
- Figure 8 Puffer
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- My Puffers: M. baileyi called Esau
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Cheers!
By the way, does anyone know the average lifespan of one of these puffers? just wondering, cause the one I'm getting must be nearly full grown at 3" (excluding tail)
Oh and can you feed them live fish, as it says in the puffpedia that they are piscivores? I noticed in the food article it says thats bad for them?
Going to pick him up today and hopefullly get a work experience placement at the same time. If Im not happy with him, theres always some suvatti, palembang or miurus which they have in stock!
By the way, does anyone know the average lifespan of one of these puffers? just wondering, cause the one I'm getting must be nearly full grown at 3" (excluding tail)
Oh and can you feed them live fish, as it says in the puffpedia that they are piscivores? I noticed in the food article it says thats bad for them?
Going to pick him up today and hopefullly get a work experience placement at the same time. If Im not happy with him, theres always some suvatti, palembang or miurus which they have in stock!
Tom
1 x M. baileyi
1 x M. baileyi
- messy_da_legend
- Figure 8 Puffer
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- My Puffers: M. baileyi called Esau
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- Boxermom
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Both of mine are about 3.5-4" and haven't grown noticeably since I got them. They're fed well and have plenty of room so stunting shouldn't be an issue. Dunno how fast they grow, but mine seem to be close to full size I'm guessing.
Yes, its okay to feed them live fish occasionally but I don't use them as a staple, more as an occasional treat. Livebearers are healthier than rosy reds or goldfish according to nmonks. I use mostly guppies and mollies for treats, for both them and my palembang.
Yes, its okay to feed them live fish occasionally but I don't use them as a staple, more as an occasional treat. Livebearers are healthier than rosy reds or goldfish according to nmonks. I use mostly guppies and mollies for treats, for both them and my palembang.
Tina
Puffers: Auriglobus silus x1, Tetraodon travancoricus x1, Tetraodon turgidus x1, Tetraodon miurus x1, Tetraodon nigroviridis x2, Tetraodon baileyi x2, Tetraodon lineatus x1, Tetraodon palembangensis x1
Puffers: Auriglobus silus x1, Tetraodon travancoricus x1, Tetraodon turgidus x1, Tetraodon miurus x1, Tetraodon nigroviridis x2, Tetraodon baileyi x2, Tetraodon lineatus x1, Tetraodon palembangensis x1