Thanks so much!!
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F8 Setup
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fish 4 life
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F8 Setup
hey so i have a 20 gallon tank with sand substrate and a ton of plants and rocks. For filtration i am using a Aqua clear power filter(HOB) that is used for 40-70 gallon tanks. Is this a good filter?? Also Should i get one or two F8 puffers?? If i get one could i add any other types of fish??
Thanks so much!!
P.S. thank you Pufferpunk for telling me about this website!!!!
Thanks so much!!
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Re: F8 Setup
Just 1 f8. The plants won't survive the brackish water I'm afraid. You could add a couple of bumblebee gobies if you wish
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: F8 Setup
Its okay they are plastic plants.. And just wondering why only one? do they fight?? Get to big?
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they are very very messy eaters themselves and its recommended 15g per figure 8 and even then they can be very aggressive depending on your puffer.fish 4 life wrote:Its okay they are plastic plants.. And just wondering why only one? do they fight?? Get to big?
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Re: F8 Setup
Yes purely due to bio-load.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Re: F8 Setup
Also, if you have one then it is easier to feed it properly and it will live a longer healthier life.
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Re: F8 Setup
okay cool!! So i will just get one but what about the filter ?? Is my Aqua Clear power filter (HOB) a good filter???
but what about the filter ?? Is my Aqua Clear power filter (HOB) a good filter???Re: F8 Setup
it'll serve for its purpose, although frequent water changes will still be necessary unless tank is already cycled, even if it is 25 % weekly changes recommended for how messy the puffers eat.fish 4 life wrote:okay cool!! So i will just get one
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Yes, it's a good filter 
Do you know what it's flow rate is? Typically you want to aim for 6-10x turnover per hour. So you'd want a filter that flows at least 120gal/hour.
Do you know what it's flow rate is? Typically you want to aim for 6-10x turnover per hour. So you'd want a filter that flows at least 120gal/hour.It is absurd to talk of one animal being higher than another. We consider those, when the cerebral structure/intellectual faculties most developed, as highest. A bee doubtless would when the instincts were.
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Re: F8 Setup
Okay cool the flow rate is 300 gallons an hour. So i think its fine. Also does anyone know what the growth rate of F8P are? Thanks again for your help!!!
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Sometimes it's quite slow and with others it is quick. Sometimes it's quick up until a point (less than full length) and slows down greatly. So, in other words, I can't give you a decent answer 
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Okay one more question i add sand 6 days ago and my tank is still super cloudy.. What can i do to clear it up faster!!! i washed the sand out but its still cloudy like you can only see 1-2 inches in
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Put filter floss in your filter and turn the flow down. Toss the floss regularly.
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what is filter floss??? were do i get some?
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Re: F8 Setup
I use pillow stuffing from a sewing store. Did you find my F8 article?
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