New owner of mbu puffer

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Snipbax
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New owner of mbu puffer

Post by Snipbax »

Hi all

Me and my other half have just added a mbu puffer to our tank.

He is only a baby (approx 3/4 inches)

He is amazing and excellent to watch

Any tips on feeding and care would be appreciated.

At the moment he is eating mussels.

Thanks
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Re: New owner of mbu puffer

Post by bertie 83 »

Hi where you from? What size tank are you keeping this monster in? Most of us can't accommodate a fish that gets so big. This beast can reach 30" and produces massive bio-load. 1000 gallon recommended.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: New owner of mbu puffer

Post by Pufferpunk »

[welcome]
At that size, I bet he's adorable!!! Got any pics of this baby?
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Re: New owner of mbu puffer

Post by RTR »

An mbu is a size down from the fish described below, but do rememeber that 1000 gallons is the minimum tank size suggested. Several times that is better.

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