I have two stars and stripes puffers that are about 3.5" and i have had the one for over 6 months and they are only that size... is this normal? I went to LFS and they had a big S&S and the guy said he was probibily 6months old... what gives?
i feed krill, squid, mussles and enriched brine... mostly krill every other day
any suggestions?
Matt
How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
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How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
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How big is the tank? Water parameters?
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
In my experience they can reach their adult size in about 2.5 years given proper care in captivity. If this corresponds with their growth rate in nature I do not know.
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
180g, all levels good, sg 1.020, FOWLR tank
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
so i can expect them to grow to full size as they would in the wild in a 180g tank?...or at least close to full size...
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
I do hope that, but I don't know... the tank I am talking about had 800 gallons.
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
I think not, as 180 is the bare minimum recommended.
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
You are going to need a bigger tank if you want him to get to 17 + inches.
Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
Motomatt86 do you have both of them in the 180g tank? 180g is good for a singleton.Motomatt86 wrote:so i can expect them to grow to full size as they would in the wild in a 180g tank?...or at least close to full size...
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Re: How fast do S&S Puffers grow?
That is the bare minimum for an adult singleton.
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