Pictures of baby puffers?

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FishyFishFish7
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Pictures of baby puffers?

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I was wondering does any one have any pictures of baby puffers? I had a GSP that had babies, about four of them but sadly was not able to save any of them as she soon ate them. Since then I have been trying to find pictures for my redeye (salivtor) puffer who also just gave birth I think, she is in the tank alone with one cycler guppie... but the guppie has been in there for a couple of months so cant be it and the pictures of baby guppies don't look a think like the ones I have... Some pics would be most appreciated!
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Re: Pictures of baby puffers?

Post by Myaj »

LOL sorry to dissapoint, but the babies are probably guppies. Female livebearers can hold sperm for months and months before giving birth.

Baby puffers are teeny tiny.. if you browse the breeding forum there may be some links to articles with pictures, and our library has an article on breeding arrowheads..

However, GSP's are pretty tough to breed, sperm is only viable in full saltwater and the young are so small feeding them successfully is pretty darn hard. Its only recently been successful in labratory settings.
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FishyFishFish7
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Re: Pictures of baby puffers?

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uggy just what I need 25 baby guppies that the puffer won't eat :( thanks for clearing up the confusion.
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