New to puffers
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bertie 83
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- My Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.
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Danios, Tetras, Redtail Rasporas,
Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis - Location (country): Brighton, England
- Location: brighton , england
Re: New to puffers
cool you seem to have it sussed just check then double check then - etc they are very sensitive if you have a hardy fish which can then be moved to another tank then awesome i always run for bout 3 months before adding these guys just to be safe maybe excessive but i play safe.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Re: New to puffers
With a filter you don't need to aerate. The filter will do it all. You should aim for 6-10x turnover.
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bertie 83
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- Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:28 pm
- Gender: Male
- My Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.
Non puffer
Danios, Tetras, Redtail Rasporas,
Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis - Location (country): Brighton, England
- Location: brighton , england
Re: New to puffers
prob not essential but personally i add a airstone as they seem to enjoy bubbles (not disagreeing with flutter but mine love bubbles)
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Phoenix91
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RIP Vettel - Location (country): OH USA
Re: New to puffers
Being over cautious is probably a good thing.
Oh right, so my filter will do all the aerating? even if i baffle it?
well if i have any spare cash and think some bubbles might be nice i'll get a small pump for fun.
Oh right, so my filter will do all the aerating? even if i baffle it?
well if i have any spare cash and think some bubbles might be nice i'll get a small pump for fun.
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Pufferpunk
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Re: New to puffers
Shouldn't take that long if your're fishless cycling. 2 articles on that in our Library.
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Phoenix91
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RIP Vettel - Location (country): OH USA
Re: New to puffers
Thanks. I've printed out the article on fishless cycling and plan to start it as soon as i get my tank filled. I also made an order for some plants and driftwood online tonight. I love this part 