. He is now in my care I am slowly drip acclimating him to my other gsp tank. wish me luck .Time to go a craigslist to find him his own tank. Oh by the way he is already starting to look better. And I will of course cycle this new tank. but in the mean time bradford (my other gsp) will have a tankmate.Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
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m-bertelson
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one betta crown tail in 10 gal. planted :) very happy
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- Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
At the local pet shop today just looking a around. AS always mainly checking to see if there were any puffers, not that I wanted to buy any. There he was a 3.5 inch gsp in fresh water tummy all black and not very happy . He is now in my care I am slowly drip acclimating him to my other gsp tank. wish me luck .Time to go a craigslist to find him his own tank. Oh by the way he is already starting to look better. And I will of course cycle this new tank. but in the mean time bradford (my other gsp) will have a tankmate.
. He is now in my care I am slowly drip acclimating him to my other gsp tank. wish me luck .Time to go a craigslist to find him his own tank. Oh by the way he is already starting to look better. And I will of course cycle this new tank. but in the mean time bradford (my other gsp) will have a tankmate.
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
I hope he doesn't introduce any diseases to your puffer.
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!"
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m-bertelson
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- My Puffers: I currently have one gsp just a little guy 2.5 inch 30 gal. long
one betta crown tail in 10 gal. planted :) very happy
36 gal. planted bow front betta half moon 6 platies 7 tetra neon.planted - Location (country): U.S.A Eau Claire WI
- Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
Well he is nice and fat, and sense he was in fresh water wont most diseases die in the transition from fresh to full marine. but I found a 55 gal. for him on craigslist everthing included plus stand for $100. I have the next month off work. So time to care for him.
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
If you are acclimating that far in salinity, please take some good long time doing this. No more than .002/hour please!
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!"
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m-bertelson
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one betta crown tail in 10 gal. planted :) very happy
36 gal. planted bow front betta half moon 6 platies 7 tetra neon.planted - Location (country): U.S.A Eau Claire WI
- Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
I started him out on .002 About 6 hours Ago I was thinking 12 hours would be enough time but I can slow it down
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
Be sure to heat & airate that bucket too.
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!"
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m-bertelson
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- My Puffers: I currently have one gsp just a little guy 2.5 inch 30 gal. long
one betta crown tail in 10 gal. planted :) very happy
36 gal. planted bow front betta half moon 6 platies 7 tetra neon.planted - Location (country): U.S.A Eau Claire WI
- Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
yep heater and a bubble wall. I ll post pics when I get him settled thanks for the help.
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Pufferpunk
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burrfish
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
Good luck--sounds like it's gonna be a long night...
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
Hey, good for you for rescuing that puffer, I think that's great. I know some people don't think people should do such things, but I always feel sorry for the fish (or animal) and want to do the best for them.
Good thing you've got the next month off, that gives you plenty of time to work with setting up the new tank and getting things sorted.
I'm very proud of you!
Good thing you've got the next month off, that gives you plenty of time to work with setting up the new tank and getting things sorted.
I'm very proud of you!
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define999
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
Yea, I feel like doing this all the time! Just dont have the space.... great for you though! Good luck! 
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LilGreenPuffer
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
I'm pretty sure internal parasites can transfer in spite of salinity changes. I would deworm all the inhabitants once the new guy is settled in.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
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Come and visit http://www.thetriopsforum.com!
I AM A DUDETTE!
NEED NITRIFYING BACTERIA FOR YOUR NEW TANK? PM ME!
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Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
good luck x
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m-bertelson
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- My Puffers: I currently have one gsp just a little guy 2.5 inch 30 gal. long
one betta crown tail in 10 gal. planted :) very happy
36 gal. planted bow front betta half moon 6 platies 7 tetra neon.planted - Location (country): U.S.A Eau Claire WI
- Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
Well hes in the tank And looks great nice white belly bright yellow. I ll try to get pics. But any way finding him a new tank today, has any one ever used a coralife 220 super skimmer a person on craigslist only wants $100 for one just a ? any way only 2 hours of sleep but happy for my new puffer. 
I'll keep on eye on his poop for any ip.
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LilGreenPuffer
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- Location: Kentucky
Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
I deworm all new fish, as a precaution. Those central filtration systems spread disease like wildfire. Better to zap it now than later when it shows up and is doing actual harm.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
Found among the papers of Mohatma Gandhi
Come and visit http://www.thetriopsforum.com!
I AM A DUDETTE!
NEED NITRIFYING BACTERIA FOR YOUR NEW TANK? PM ME!
Found among the papers of Mohatma Gandhi
Come and visit http://www.thetriopsforum.com!
I AM A DUDETTE!
NEED NITRIFYING BACTERIA FOR YOUR NEW TANK? PM ME!
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m-bertelson
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- Joined: Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:18 am
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- My Puffers: I currently have one gsp just a little guy 2.5 inch 30 gal. long
one betta crown tail in 10 gal. planted :) very happy
36 gal. planted bow front betta half moon 6 platies 7 tetra neon.planted - Location (country): U.S.A Eau Claire WI
- Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Re: Its sad to see a puffer suffer.
Thanks will do rather be safe then sorry.