Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
- loginthesand
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Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Hey guys and girls
I have recently found an importer in New Zealand who likes bringing in the out of the norm fish and has two fahakas for sale, unseen in NZ for years, as far as I can tell. I immediately called and have reserved one for my self. I have a 750l (6'x2.5') planted aquarium set up with larger community fish that I will be housing him in after I have rehomed the current occupants. Until then he will be in a 200l for at most a month. Both tanks have pool filter sand substrate and drift wood and are fully cycled receiving a 33% water change weekly with rain water. I have owned an Amazon puffer in the past but never a large puffer. The large tank is currently being filtered with a fx6. And the Fahaka I have reserved is about 10cm(4")
So question is, have you got any advice/suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Photo from importer
I have recently found an importer in New Zealand who likes bringing in the out of the norm fish and has two fahakas for sale, unseen in NZ for years, as far as I can tell. I immediately called and have reserved one for my self. I have a 750l (6'x2.5') planted aquarium set up with larger community fish that I will be housing him in after I have rehomed the current occupants. Until then he will be in a 200l for at most a month. Both tanks have pool filter sand substrate and drift wood and are fully cycled receiving a 33% water change weekly with rain water. I have owned an Amazon puffer in the past but never a large puffer. The large tank is currently being filtered with a fx6. And the Fahaka I have reserved is about 10cm(4")
So question is, have you got any advice/suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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- loginthesand
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Hey so I did a new set of test on my quarantine tank and heres the results
pH:7.0
Ammonia:0
Nitrite:0
Nitrate:10
GH:<1
KH:<1
Temp:26'C
Should I be worried about the gh and kh readings? He arrives in three days, is this enough time to buffer and stabilize the water?
pH:7.0
Ammonia:0
Nitrite:0
Nitrate:10
GH:<1
KH:<1
Temp:26'C
Should I be worried about the gh and kh readings? He arrives in three days, is this enough time to buffer and stabilize the water?
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Forget about those, your parameters look great!
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!"
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- loginthesand
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Thanks pufferpunk, read somewhere not to put fahakas in soft water, but wanted an expert opinion. "Big sigh of relief"
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- loginthesand
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Soon to be permanent home shot:
Quarantine shot:
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Those fish in the 1st pic are leaving, right? How large is that tank?
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!"
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- loginthesand
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Hahaha yep they are leaving, my wife is adopting most and I'll sell the others. It's 750l witch is 185gal I think. It's 180cm long, 70cm deep, and 60cm tall.
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
I just moved my fahaka up from a 125g to a 180g & now I can't imagine him in anything smaller!
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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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
He gets shipped today arrives tomorrow, my feet are getting itchy. Thinking about getting a UV steriliser, anyone had any experience with them.
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Hope your new puffer arrives safe and sound!
The picture you posted of a stripey little Fahaka is beautiful ^_^
Best of luck for your new fish!
The picture you posted of a stripey little Fahaka is beautiful ^_^
Best of luck for your new fish!
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Been in the hobby >40 years & never found the need for a UVS.
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!"
- loginthesand
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Here he is
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
Awww, what a cutie!
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!"
- loginthesand
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
I know I love the marking on his face. He's already eying the fish in the big tank next door, I'll be moving them this weekend. Will add some better photos once he's less shy.
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Re: Can't belive my luck Fahaka in NZ
So this may be a little late and useless now but figured I'd jump in anyways
I'm in Australia and I'm having a hard time finding an importer for Fahaka's as well, could you post the link/company that imported him? If they go to NZ they should come to Aus I hope.
A UV sterilizer needs very slow flow to allow full treatment of the water. Unless your water is turning green I wouldn't recommend it and even then I think there's an easier course of action.
Let's have an update on the little guy, hows it going!
I'm in Australia and I'm having a hard time finding an importer for Fahaka's as well, could you post the link/company that imported him? If they go to NZ they should come to Aus I hope.
A UV sterilizer needs very slow flow to allow full treatment of the water. Unless your water is turning green I wouldn't recommend it and even then I think there's an easier course of action.
Let's have an update on the little guy, hows it going!