new tank- new to puffers... give me ideas!

[Pufferpunk]

It's important to know how to sex them. Good DP article on that in our Library.

[lilgirlkat]

I loooove my DPs!! Their tank keeps getting more and more planted, as I love the look of a heavily planted tank. As far as feeding is concerned, mine feed themselves. They hunt snails all the time, and it's rare for me to see them without little round bellies. They will choose bloodworms over shrimp anytime; they LOVE their bloodworms.

I find them so cute when they're sleeping. They're always resting on a leaf or something that just makes them so much cuter!

Good luck with your little guys!

[side19]

as far as feeding them snails i just go to my LFS and ask for a bag of the little pond snails that are all over their tanks. they give me about 50 at a time free of charge and then i just put a couple in their tank each day.

[mills705]

did a tour of the LFS today, only one form of puffer available to me. Spotted puffer...
im thinking these may be the green spotted puffer? Am i right in thinking that? If so they are brackish!

[LilGreenPuffer]

Lots of puffers have spots. If the LFS doesn't know what they are, then put up a picture. If they're GSPs, then, yes, they're brackish, but will need to move up to full marine in adulthood.

[mills705]

ill ask but dont hold much hope. I have experienced bad things with these people and naming of fish but thats another story. If i ask for a latin name? As that should clear it up? ill get some pics tomorrow! 4.50 each! (pounds!)

[LilGreenPuffer]

How long are they?

[mills705]

they were 4cm.
This was the convo i had yesyerday
Me: Can you tell me more on the puffers you have please?
The woman: NO
ME: mind if i get a photo coz i think they may be brackish
the woman: No photos allowed
Me: know what water conditions they are in?
the woman: Salted
me: marine? or brakish
the woman:.... brakish

This shop has a marine section and then around the outside, tropical freshwater... Ive never seen them have any brakish fish ever.

So i left andI am getting some ordered in from a pet shop near to me!

[LilGreenPuffer]

Wow. What gibletheads.

[infopimp]

I'd post the name of that store so others avoid it.

[LilGreenPuffer]

Yep. There's a special part of the forum for pet stores. Definitely put that up there.

[mills705]

Well i planted my tank today in preparation for the 3 DP i ordered in arriving tomorrow!
I decided to add pond and apple snails into the tank, of varying sizes! I bought quite a few- some to get breeding away!
I cant wait! I just want to see them!
Do DP appreciate caves? or not?

[LilGreenPuffer]

Probably. They love to explore.

[infopimp]

Turned out it WAS just a longer term effect of the anesthesia... my SAPs are pacing like usual now. They have to be the cutest creatures on the planet. Can I get an "amen"?

[Jase]

AMEN!!!