What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
- Pufferpunk
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac.
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac. I purchased my last 2 for $50 each, used.
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
- small_puffs
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
I looked on google but couldnt find anything under "HOB Backpac." They thought I meant to type "hobo backpack."Pufferpunk wrote:I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac. I purchased my last 2 for $50 each, used.
Anyway, can you post a link or share where you purchased them? Thanks.
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suvattii
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
I found them from local reefers. Look on Craigslist. Do a search for CPR Backpac protein skimmer.
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
- small_puffs
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
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)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CPR-Bak-Pak-Bak ... 4aa000fb5e
this guy is my favorite aquarium seller, great deals on cpr stuff.
this guy is my favorite aquarium seller, great deals on cpr stuff.
I'm pretty sure I have a blue thumb.
- small_puffs
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
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?
Anyone every tried this combo?
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
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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suvattii
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
GSPs have more biomass & are much more aggressive.
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
- small_puffs
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
By leopard puffer, I was talking about this guy:Pufferpunk wrote:GSPs have more biomass & are much more aggressive.

Not a GSP.
- Pufferpunk
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C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
Have you seen one available?
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
- small_puffs
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
No, not yet. I just really like the look.Pufferpunk wrote:Have you seen one available?
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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T miurus
A modestus
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C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
C lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles - Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
- small_puffs
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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)
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
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)
very nice!!! i wish puffers were more compatible. but than they would be too perfect and everyone would have 100.