Deciding what puffers to get.
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
I think so. I can't believe they ever get larger than 18", even in captivity. Same goes for the Burrfish.
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!"
Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
I found a very reasonable 120 gallon today online 
comes with sump, heater, skimmer and many other things.
I swear I have to be done after this, four tanks will be enough.
My question is this, we spoke about setting up the water. I know someone who works at a aquarium wholesale place and they could get me some of the water they use to start my tank off. Would this be a good idea? They have ALOT, they have a shark bigger than i am!
comes with sump, heater, skimmer and many other things. I swear I have to be done after this, four tanks will be enough.
My question is this, we spoke about setting up the water. I know someone who works at a aquarium wholesale place and they could get me some of the water they use to start my tank off. Would this be a good idea? They have ALOT, they have a shark bigger than i am!
3 Green Spotted Puffers 2"/2"/2.5"
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
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Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
Solace: "Hi, my name is Solace and I have MTS"Solace wrote:I swear I have to be done after this, four tanks will be enough.
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
That would probably be helpful but not totally necessary. It's the cured rock that is most important.
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!"
Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
Awesome. I have the means to transport about 30 gallons at a time. Would starting with about 30 gallons of 'used' water be good?
I am not an expert but I believe the live rock was cured. We pulled it out a of a giant in ground tank with what I think was a nurse shark in it! From there it was 10 minutes into my tank and buckets.
I am not an expert but I believe the live rock was cured. We pulled it out a of a giant in ground tank with what I think was a nurse shark in it! From there it was 10 minutes into my tank and buckets.
3 Green Spotted Puffers 2"/2"/2.5"
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
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Pufferpunk
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C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
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Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
Only time & lots of testing will tell you for sure what condition the rock is in.
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!"
Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
Got the big tank into place today, will begin filling it shortly.
Have to go stockpile salt tomorrow morning!
I got one that was more squarish shape (not quite but definitely not a long style tank).
I assumed this would be ideal for one large fish instead of a tank that was long but not wide.
Have to go stockpile salt tomorrow morning!
I got one that was more squarish shape (not quite but definitely not a long style tank).
I assumed this would be ideal for one large fish instead of a tank that was long but not wide.
3 Green Spotted Puffers 2"/2"/2.5"
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
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Pufferpunk
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C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles - Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
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Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
Longer footprint (more forward swimming room) is always best. How many gal? What are the dimensions?
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!"
Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
It is a 120 gallon. Not sure on the dimensions but, I looked at some 125 gallons and they were just 18 inches wide!! That did not seem appropriate to me for a fish that could potentially grow just inches shy of that. I know any animal that cannot turn around in its own enclosure will suffer problems. So I got my tank which is at least two feet wide, but probably more.
3 Green Spotted Puffers 2"/2"/2.5"
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
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Pufferpunk
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T lineatus
T miurus
A modestus
T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles - Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
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Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
120 is fine.
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!"
Re: Deciding what puffers to get.
Good, I hope my one inch fish apppreciates it :p
Compared to green spotted puffers how would you guys rate the porcupines temperment to other fish?
Watching both of them, I feel like the GSPs are much meaner. Also I have seen tanks with porcupines and smaller fish, never seen that with a GSP unless it was lunchtime.
Compared to green spotted puffers how would you guys rate the porcupines temperment to other fish?
Watching both of them, I feel like the GSPs are much meaner. Also I have seen tanks with porcupines and smaller fish, never seen that with a GSP unless it was lunchtime.
3 Green Spotted Puffers 2"/2"/2.5"
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.
1.014 and climbing for a smooth transition.