Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Hilly wrote:Pustuhaka. I like that.
Think it was the idea of Manutius.
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Pufferpunk wrote:It's a pretty puffer that is well worth the $35. :)
Indeed, ID be damned, it's well worth the price.
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Martin Hi. wrote:hi,
looks more like a well spotted t. lineatus (no-gambian) to me. to much stripes for a pustulatus.
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I would have to agree with Martin Hi.
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Corvus wrote:
Hilly wrote:Pustuhaka. I like that.
Think it was the idea of Manutius.
I think your right, it sounds like something he'd come up with :D
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crazedpuffer wrote:
Corvus wrote:
Hilly wrote:Pustuhaka. I like that.
Think it was the idea of Manutius.
I think your right, it sounds like something he'd come up with :D
Indeed:

http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/vie ... %2A#p96420
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Ok I went back to the LFS to see if this puffer was still available and to take more pics. Unfortunately, he looked worse and more lethargic than before, but I heard it was from the strong medication, daily water changes, and the fasting its had to endure. Here are some more photos:

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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Well, he's got a nice smile!
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Wow, what bizarre markings. In a good way though. :) He is pretty.
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Looks stressed if that fish was settled in somewhere I bet it would look amazing!!!
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I agree!
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Word. :lol:
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Thanks for the use of my word there the other option of course is fahakulatus, both sound pretty cool to me.

Back to the fish in question even if it is a Fahaka its a lovley looking one and worth buying if you have the tank for it
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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I would snatch him up in a heartbeat. I would love to see what he looks like in a homey tank environment. :)
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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Are you going to get it puffpuffgive? Looks like a pretty awesome fish!
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Re: Cross River T. pustulatus?

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I'm not sure whether I'm going to get this guy mainly because he's already so big. I'll check back every now and then at the LFS and see if he grows on me.
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