i want buy this mbu.. can somebody help me?

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i want buy this mbu.. can somebody help me?

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actualy my friend want to buy this mbu,but she buy by online.so she cant see the real mbu. the seller only send this 3 picture to her.
is it healty mbu?
length is 12cm
and if my friend buy this, mbu will send it by plane about 6hour ... its ok?

what else can i ask to the seller expect the length?


thx ur help is very helpful.
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Mbus need a 1000gal (approximately 4000 liters). Does your friend have a tank that size? If she can't provide for it then she shouldn't buy it.
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Some things for your friend to read:
ug.php/v/PufferPedia/Freshwater/T_Mbu/
library/puffers-in-focus/mbuforyou/
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=150
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My friend have a big tank 3000L but i think, is not enough to keep mbu puffer..do u have any advice?? which one puffer good for my friend? thank u so much..
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3000L (almost 800g) is large enough for a mbu puffer. Does he have the filtration for a tank this size? Read RTR's article on his.
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I thought 1,000g was the bare minimum and that 800g wouldn't be near enough.
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I do not believe 1000g to be bare minimum, just highly suggested.
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Let me correct that--although 1000g is ideal, 800g is better than what most are housed in.
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can you post a pic of the future home?

Long vs tall are very important.
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I think J-P meant Wide/Width/Depths Vrs Tall
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basically yes.

usually I read 20 gal, 20 tall or 20 long etc.. the longer tanks are usually better.

viewtopic.php?f=56&t=21040&hilit=+pufferman#p222988

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I don't think that drills bit was the best tool for the job. Should have not taken so long. What tranq are they using?
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Not sure, but given the fact that the puffer stopped breathing I'd go with clove oil.

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I do consider 1000 gal the bare minimum, and that still will be a high-upkeep tank with alternate-day vacuuming and multiple water partials weekly. Few folks consider the mass of an adult T.mbu. Their mass is shocking. That is a lot of food in and waste out, and not as much room as you would think for exercise.

Could you maintain a small dog in a crate that size 24/7/365? Think about it.
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You're always right. :redface:
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