What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac.
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac. I purchased my last 2 for $50 each, used.
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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Pufferpunk wrote:I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac. I purchased my last 2 for $50 each, used.
I looked on google but couldnt find anything under "HOB Backpac." They thought I meant to type "hobo backpack."

Anyway, can you post a link or share where you purchased them? Thanks.
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Post by Pufferpunk »

I found them from local reefers. Look on Craigslist. Do a search for CPR Backpac protein skimmer.
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Lol thanks, found it as "bak-pak" instead of backpac. Thanks!
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/CPR-Bak-Pak-Bak ... 4aa000fb5e

this guy is my favorite aquarium seller, great deals on cpr stuff.
I'm pretty sure I have a blue thumb.
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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Will a Leopard puffer and a valentini co-exist in the same tank? From what I have read it seems to be hit or miss when putting tobys together.

Anyone every tried this combo?
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puffers should not be mixed. Its a recipe for disaster
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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GSPs have more biomass & are much more aggressive.
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Pufferpunk wrote:GSPs have more biomass & are much more aggressive.
By leopard puffer, I was talking about this guy: Image

Not a GSP.
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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Have you seen one available?
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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Pufferpunk wrote:Have you seen one available?
No, not yet. I just really like the look.

One of my LFS regularly gets different toby puffers, so I think it only be a matter of time before I see one.
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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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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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

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Yeah yours is awesome... I asked my LFS, but they said they couldnt order the leopard, I would have to just call when they receive shipments to ask.

I picked up a blue spotted like yours yesterday and put him in with my valentini. The blue is obviously bigger and picking on the valentini, if it continues, I may be buying another tank.

Heres a vid of them: http://youtu.be/m8GhDsh2XW4
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Post by DrKennethNoisewater »

very nice!!! i wish puffers were more compatible. but than they would be too perfect and everyone would have 100.
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