Fahaka is extremely picky!

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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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I am going to do that, but like I stated before I read that in an article on feeding young puffers. No worries though I am going to try that. After I "fast" him should I offer other foods?
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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yes. after fasting try adding a worm. Most(key word lol) cant resist a good wiggly worm
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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Lets hope so! lol yeah he's not himself lately...so im not sure what to do. I need to do more water changes!
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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You can never go wrong with that. :) Well, you can, but let's not get too technical lol.
It's a crayfish! It's a snail! It's a... ah who cares?
Nom nom nom!...

Tank: 4 liter custom-shaped sphere
Contents: 1 Brainfish
Ph: 7.4
Ammonia, nitrites, nitrates: ?
Problem: Cloudy/muddy water
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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Well the water is out of wack...I need to get the liquid tests yet, next paycheck!!!!! :D along with his NEW tank :D
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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I hate to be brutally honest. A 40g with that bio load is bad news. You will keep getting the same problem until the bigger tank is good to go, upping your w/c routine will help. I would recommend doubling w/c schedule to protect your little buddies
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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Yeah I know 40G is too small at the moment, but the puffer seems to be comfy in it for the time being. I am waiting on the people to call me to come pick up the 225gal tank since it needed resealed!
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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So for w/c do them like 50% twice a week?
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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I would say 50% daily until you have the larger tank up and running
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Fahaka is extremely picky!

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damn...thats a lot! I am still waiting in the people to finish the tank
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