Just got my second Palembang Puffer today and he is settling great with my other one. They seem to be doing fine at the moment, although i will be keeping an eye out for agression from either of them.
I have also got them feeding on frozen prawn from a string, with an occasional live river shrimp treat.
Fishkeeping can be so entertaining
There isn't much info out there about these fish so if anyone has any experiences they wish to share, they will all be appreciated.
New Palembang
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matt748
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Re: New Palembang
pics please!
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Re: New Palembang
hi matt
i have seen these lads at my lfs (I live in dover but best puff lfs is in canterbury) they are very
attractive and interesting, but, the resident expert did tell me that Palembangs will definately
squabble or fight if you keep them together, there's always an exception to the rule but
do keep an eye on them mate !!
Have you got any pics of the lads ??
Chris
i have seen these lads at my lfs (I live in dover but best puff lfs is in canterbury) they are very
attractive and interesting, but, the resident expert did tell me that Palembangs will definately
squabble or fight if you keep them together, there's always an exception to the rule but
do keep an eye on them mate !!
Have you got any pics of the lads ??
Chris
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Re: New Palembang
How big is the tank? be sure you have a cave for each & plenty of cover, with broken lines of sight?
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Re: New Palembang
Glad things are ok with them both. As PP says as long as there is plenty of cover and a place for them to feel safe in each there should be less chance of any smackdown. Be ready to over in though if they get aggressive
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Re: New Palembang
Thanks for the support, the info and the interest.
I shall add some pics of the lads at the weekend and keep the site updated with everything as it happens.
Maybe my experiences will be useful to the other members and more Palembangs will become pets around the world!
Stay Tuned!!!!!!!
I shall add some pics of the lads at the weekend and keep the site updated with everything as it happens.
Maybe my experiences will be useful to the other members and more Palembangs will become pets around the world!
Stay Tuned!!!!!!!
MBU PUFFER, 2 x Figure 8 Puffers.
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Re: New Palembang
I have added some pics to my gallery so check them out and let me know if you have any comments.
Regards
Matt748
Regards
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