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Fahaka------------------- Had to give it away Auriglobus modestus-----Traded Auriglobus silus ---------Died during transport. Figure Eight Puffers -----Sold and or traded Dwarf Puffers ------------Traded Congo Puffer ------------Traded South American Puffers -Traded Carinotetraodon lorteti --Died under my supervision :(
trekenk wrote:+1 to PP.
Spottedpee I don't want to sound harsh here but are you taking in or listening to any advice you are being given here by long time experienced puffer/fish owners?
You came to the forum back at the end of November with 3 F8 and 3 GSP in a 30 gallon. You were informed at that time that you would need to separate them and that you would need an 80 gallon min. just for the GSP's. Your reply to that was
WTF I don't have that kind of money
. People here then suggest that you rehome or return most of the fish ASAP, except for 1 GSP or 2 f8 which would be good for the 30 gallon tank you had.
A month goes by with no mention of rehoming any of those puffers but instead at the end of Dec. you buy another larger GSP. At this time you do mention that you will try and rehome some of the others. As of January 11th from the videos you posted you still had 4 gsp (?) puffers in the 30 gallon, and 4 f8 in another I don't know what size tank? You now say you have found homes for 2/4 of your gsp still trying to find homes for 2 more but you went and added a Fahaka. You have already stated that you don't have the kind of money to upgrade to 80 gallons never mind the possible extra work of floor support (if needed) for a 120 gallon. I don't know if you live in an apartment, parent’s home, or have your own home but most apartments and parent’s homes don't allow for that size tank ( I have seen your "studio" from youtube).
Friendly piece of advice as PP mentioned. Return fahaka, rehome rest of puffers and keep one of the GSP for your 30 gallon tank. Down the road you will be more knowledgeable and prepared for the big guy to give it the home it deservers.
I remember my self wanting all the puffers in the world. At one point I had 5 or 6 tanks in the house ( to some 6 tanks is not a lot )
Now, I got two tanks one with Fahaka and one with Modestus.
In this hobby it is not how many different fish you can house, but how long can you keep them alive.
"Lost time is never found again" Benjamin Franklin
Sir or Madam,
The photo is of a puffer and everyone on this thread is discussing puffers. You may be getting unsolicited advice, but it is very good and helpful information. You may choose to follow it or ignore it, but the snarky attitude is not necessary.
PolishPuff wrote:I remember my self wanting all the puffers in the world. At one point I had 5 or 6 tanks in the house ( to some 6 tanks is not a lot )
Now, I got two tanks one with Fahaka and one with Modestus.
In this hobby it is not how many different fish you can house, but how long can you keep them alive.
My Puffers: Puffers I have kept: T lineatus T miurus A modestus T biocellatus C valentini C coranata C papuan C lorteti DPs suvattii burrfish T niphobles
+ 1 to pp. Many of use learnt things the hard way. So here, when ever we see thing that isn't rite, we will advise. Especially species that need special care. U have a monster with u that may not last till summer in that 30g.
My Puffers: Puffers I have kept: T lineatus T miurus A modestus T biocellatus C valentini C coranata C papuan C lorteti DPs suvattii burrfish T niphobles
brought the fahaka back yesterday... did a little more research and you guys were right, this fish is really for an advance fish keepers and i dont think im up to par yet.
i also apologize for my attitude and being hard headed
spottedpee wrote:brought the fahaka back yesterday... did a little more research and you guys were right, this fish is really for an advance fish keepers and i dont think im up to par yet.
i also apologize for my attitude and being hard headed
Fair shout , well done
'Rare do Tom agree in the rated room with the retard moo ! ' Free Elf Girl Pun 2012
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