New Fahaka!

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Mezzovex
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New Fahaka!

Post by Mezzovex »

I have been trying to get another fahaka ever sence my last puff bit the filter tube... So my LFS told me that they have a customer who is bringing in a 8" fahaka and they want to get rid of it. Well it turns out, i know this guy, and he was the one who put the big idea in my head to get a fahaka. I guess he is moving to an apartment where he cant have a big enough fish tank to support him. I hope i get him! :hyper:
Tanks I currently own:

125g freshwater tank w\ 30g sump, 840gph pump, ocean clear canister filter,
20" fire eel, and Dib the Fahaka

55g freshwater tank w\ Magnum 330 filter
Tigger the South American Puffer

5.5g nano saltwater tank
Clean up crew + coral + a strawberry dottyback
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by pufferpuggirl »

Sounds like a good plan, when will you know if you've got him or not? :)
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lesleyanndunn
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by lesleyanndunn »

oooh fingers crossed you get this guy!
and we want pics if you get him!
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Pufferpunk
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Re: New Fahaka!

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Congrats! I hope your tank is cycled enough to handle that HUGE bioload.
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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Mezzovex
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Re: New Fahaka!

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im not sure. i will be giving the guy a call today to see whats going on. and yes, pics will come! :D i will be putting him in my 125g. i have had it for over 6 months. so it should be cycled.
Tanks I currently own:

125g freshwater tank w\ 30g sump, 840gph pump, ocean clear canister filter,
20" fire eel, and Dib the Fahaka

55g freshwater tank w\ Magnum 330 filter
Tigger the South American Puffer

5.5g nano saltwater tank
Clean up crew + coral + a strawberry dottyback
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Re: New Fahaka!

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What's keeping it cycled now? Are there fish in there or have you been adding ammonia since the last one died?
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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Mezzovex
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by Mezzovex »

look at my sig. :P

my last fahaka was in my 55. which has snails, and blackworms growing in it.

im taking in all my other fish to one of my LFS to get store credit to make my 55g into a reef tank.
Tanks I currently own:

125g freshwater tank w\ 30g sump, 840gph pump, ocean clear canister filter,
20" fire eel, and Dib the Fahaka

55g freshwater tank w\ Magnum 330 filter
Tigger the South American Puffer

5.5g nano saltwater tank
Clean up crew + coral + a strawberry dottyback
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Pufferluv09
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by Pufferluv09 »

Yes, the 125g is most definitely cycled, and has way more than enough bacteria to support the bioload of the one puff. *points to his sig* :) All those fish will be rehomed to make room for the Fahaka.
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Re: New Fahaka!

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We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for you!
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burrfish
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by Pufferpunk »

Ok, I wasn't aware of that. Great plan.
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!"
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Mezzovex
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by Mezzovex »

So hes thinking about charging $100 for his puff... is that a good price?
Tanks I currently own:

125g freshwater tank w\ 30g sump, 840gph pump, ocean clear canister filter,
20" fire eel, and Dib the Fahaka

55g freshwater tank w\ Magnum 330 filter
Tigger the South American Puffer

5.5g nano saltwater tank
Clean up crew + coral + a strawberry dottyback
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Pufferpunk
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Posts: 32979
Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
Gender: Female
My Puffers: Puffers I have kept:
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
Location: Greenville, SC
Contact:
Contact Pufferpunk

Re: New Fahaka!

Post by Pufferpunk »

That's probably about right for an 8" fahaka, although that is really a retail price.
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!"
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Pufferluv09
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by Pufferluv09 »

Yeah, I think he should charge you the price that the store would give him credit for it. Especially since he knows you and can be sure it is getting a good home.
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Mezzovex
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Re: New Fahaka!

Post by Mezzovex »

yeah, well we will see...
Tanks I currently own:

125g freshwater tank w\ 30g sump, 840gph pump, ocean clear canister filter,
20" fire eel, and Dib the Fahaka

55g freshwater tank w\ Magnum 330 filter
Tigger the South American Puffer

5.5g nano saltwater tank
Clean up crew + coral + a strawberry dottyback
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