Discuss & learn about Mbu, Fahaka, Mappa & other giant puffers.
RedPeasant
Figure 8 Puffer
Posts: 101 Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:27 am
My Puffers: One Monotrete Suvattii (Arrowhead) (RIP) One Tetraodon lineatus (Fahaka) Two Tetraodon nigroviridis (GSP) Two Tetraodon biocellatus (F8)
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by RedPeasant » Mon May 04, 2009 4:03 am
kxebs
Puffer Fry
Posts: 30 Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:50 am
My Puffers: 1x Fahaka, 1x Dwarf Puffer
Location: Stokkum, Gld. (Netherlands)
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by kxebs » Mon May 04, 2009 4:36 am
He's cute!
How big is he? What is the size of the tank he's living in?
Got a complete tank-shot?
RedPeasant
Figure 8 Puffer
Posts: 101 Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:27 am
My Puffers: One Monotrete Suvattii (Arrowhead) (RIP) One Tetraodon lineatus (Fahaka) Two Tetraodon nigroviridis (GSP) Two Tetraodon biocellatus (F8)
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by RedPeasant » Mon May 04, 2009 4:42 am
Its around 9cm, living in a 55l. Its hard to get a tank shot as I just moved him over from another tank so will have to give it sometime to settle down.
Homer
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 297 Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:43 am
My Puffers: 200G - 1X Fahaka Puffer 60G - Planted Tank (Panda Loaches / Celestial Pearl Danios / Clown Killi / CRS / Needle Nose Pike) 50G - Planted Tank (CRS only tank)
Location (country): Hong Kong
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by Homer » Mon May 04, 2009 8:23 am
cute puffer indeed, makes me wish i could get mine already, but just out of curiosity, you by any chance planning on moving him when he gets older?
Sleep is the cousin of Death...
Christemo
Suspended
Posts: 401 Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:33 pm
My Puffers: 1 GSP (RIP Puffy... we tried everything we could. :( ) 2 Figure 8s (Cupcake and Sprinkles)
Location: Marlton, NJ//Emmitsburg, MD
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by Christemo » Mon May 04, 2009 10:57 am
You're really going to have to move him soon into a much larger tank.
Two F8's, two tiny fantails and a pleco call me mommy.
RedPeasant
Figure 8 Puffer
Posts: 101 Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:27 am
My Puffers: One Monotrete Suvattii (Arrowhead) (RIP) One Tetraodon lineatus (Fahaka) Two Tetraodon nigroviridis (GSP) Two Tetraodon biocellatus (F8)
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by RedPeasant » Mon May 04, 2009 12:36 pm
Christemo wrote: You're really going to have to move him soon into a much larger tank.
You know I am 100% sure that people are going to tell me that I must move my puffer to a larger tank when I posted my tank size. I am glad that you guys are concern but it really do get on my nerve sometime.
Currently it is still small and i believe it can still live comfortably for another 2 to 3 months in the 55l tank. Besides I am already preparing a 180l tank for it so guys chill out.
Christemo
Suspended
Posts: 401 Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:33 pm
My Puffers: 1 GSP (RIP Puffy... we tried everything we could. :( ) 2 Figure 8s (Cupcake and Sprinkles)
Location: Marlton, NJ//Emmitsburg, MD
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by Christemo » Mon May 04, 2009 1:41 pm
That's still only 47 gallons. Sorry for trying to help. Jeez.
Two F8's, two tiny fantails and a pleco call me mommy.
Bogwoodbruce
On Probation
Posts: 284 Joined: Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:57 am
My Puffers: 1x T. Mbu (Dwaine)
Location: Rotherham, UK
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by Bogwoodbruce » Mon May 04, 2009 3:02 pm
Looks great! Cute eyes
RedPeasant
Figure 8 Puffer
Posts: 101 Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:27 am
My Puffers: One Monotrete Suvattii (Arrowhead) (RIP) One Tetraodon lineatus (Fahaka) Two Tetraodon nigroviridis (GSP) Two Tetraodon biocellatus (F8)
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by RedPeasant » Mon May 04, 2009 10:12 pm
Christemo wrote: That's still only 47 gallons. Sorry for trying to help. Jeez.
Hey, I don't mean to be rude. Its just that I got a bit pissed off by people who keep telling me to change the tank size.
Christemo
Suspended
Posts: 401 Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:33 pm
My Puffers: 1 GSP (RIP Puffy... we tried everything we could. :( ) 2 Figure 8s (Cupcake and Sprinkles)
Location: Marlton, NJ//Emmitsburg, MD
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by Christemo » Mon May 04, 2009 10:36 pm
RedPeasant wrote: Christemo wrote: That's still only 47 gallons. Sorry for trying to help. Jeez.
Hey, I don't mean to be rude. Its just that I got a bit pissed off by people who keep telling me to change the tank size.
Because a 20 gallon tank is no where near appropriate for a fahaka. We're trying to help you keep your fish alive.
Two F8's, two tiny fantails and a pleco call me mommy.
RedPeasant
Figure 8 Puffer
Posts: 101 Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:27 am
My Puffers: One Monotrete Suvattii (Arrowhead) (RIP) One Tetraodon lineatus (Fahaka) Two Tetraodon nigroviridis (GSP) Two Tetraodon biocellatus (F8)
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by RedPeasant » Mon May 04, 2009 11:17 pm
But you have to understand that my fahaka is only 9 cm and it make more sense in keeping it in a small tank for now than a bigger one.
Homer
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 297 Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:43 am
My Puffers: 200G - 1X Fahaka Puffer 60G - Planted Tank (Panda Loaches / Celestial Pearl Danios / Clown Killi / CRS / Needle Nose Pike) 50G - Planted Tank (CRS only tank)
Location (country): Hong Kong
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by Homer » Tue May 05, 2009 3:58 am
^ Don't take this the wrong way, since i'm not trying to argue with you
, instead just sharing a thought i've had about this, since i'm planning on getting a 180G tank, and putting a fahaka in it once its setup...
But in theory If you gave your Fahaka a bigger tank sooner in life, wouldn't there be a better chance he could get even bigger than the average 12 - 13" and possibly reach its full size of 18"+ when its mature based on the fact that it would give him more space to move around and grow without any restrictions?
Just my 0.2cents
Sleep is the cousin of Death...
taureandragon76
Green Spotted Puffer
Posts: 318 Joined: Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:21 am
My Puffers: 2 Tetraodon biocellatus 1 Tetraodon lineatus
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
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by taureandragon76 » Tue May 05, 2009 7:47 am
Trust me your Fahaka will grow faster than you think, mine has almost doubled in size since I got him about 2 months ago. He is currently in a 50g and I am in the process of putting together a 220g for him.
edmlfc1
Mbu Puffer
Posts: 2011 Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2007 5:03 pm
My Puffers: Elvis (Stars & Stripes) R.I.P. 9/11/11 125G:Fahaka (Annabelle)
Location (country): U.S.A.
Location: Texas
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by edmlfc1 » Tue May 05, 2009 7:56 am
Cute little fellow.
I had my fahaka in a 29g for a little over a month. I used the 29 as a qt. Fahaka's will grow about 1" every month until they reach about 12". Mine grew between 6-7 inches in 6 months.
They grow really quickly.
groovitudedude
Fahaka Puffer
Posts: 816 Joined: Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:25 am
My Puffers: 1X Dwarf Puffer, 1X Auriglobus Silus
Location: SoCal
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by groovitudedude » Tue May 05, 2009 8:12 pm
Cute!