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Nikki77D
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Posts: 24 Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:25 amLocation (country): Manitoba, Canada
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by Nikki77D Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:01 pm
Hey everyone!
so i have a 36 gal community tank, and i know that no puffer could live in there lol but i was planning when all those fish in there pass on to make it a home for a puffer!
Now my question is which puffer!? i want it to be freshwater and not terribly hard to keep. any suggestions? Also one that wont be very hard to find, i live in manitoba, canada but i am willing to order and have one shipped if need be. thanks for any replies
Pufferpunk
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by Pufferpunk Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:43 pm
Many fish live 20+ years. I'd set up a new tank for a puffer.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
Nikki77D
Puffer Fry
Posts: 24 Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:25 amLocation (country): Manitoba, Canada
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by Nikki77D Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:26 pm
Lol no these fish won't live this long, there like mollies and danios, and if need be I have another tank that I could home some to if it does take too long.
Pufferpunk
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by Pufferpunk Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:41 pm
Check out your different LFS & see what's available. Also read the profiles in our Pufferpeidia, under the Learn tab, above.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
Nikki77D
Puffer Fry
Posts: 24 Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:25 amLocation (country): Manitoba, Canada
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by Nikki77D Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:16 pm
I have looked through the puffpedia but I was hoping someone could let me know which puffer would be the best for a 36 gal tank, like maybe the common puffer (Tetraodon cutcutia). Or maybe one south american puffer, but since the south american won't be in a community would I still have to trim the teeth regularly?
bertie 83
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Posts: 5298 Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:28 pmGender: MaleMy Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.Location (country): Brighton, EnglandLocation: brighton , england
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by bertie 83 Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:26 am
Saps tend to not like being alone, they are loose schoolers and at least 3 should be kept together. What are the dimensions of the tank?
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Nikki77D
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Posts: 24 Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:25 amLocation (country): Manitoba, Canada
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by Nikki77D Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:16 pm
13 depth, 30 length, 21 height. Is this too small?
bertie 83
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Posts: 5298 Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:28 pmGender: MaleMy Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.Location (country): Brighton, EnglandLocation: brighton , england
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by bertie 83 Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:55 pm
Yes you need a long footprint for saps otherwise they will glass surf constantly up and down, it's enough to drive you insane
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Nikki77D
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by Nikki77D Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:21 pm
If I go brackish can I keep figure 8's?
bertie 83
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Posts: 5298 Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:28 pmGender: MaleMy Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.Location (country): Brighton, EnglandLocation: brighton , england
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by bertie 83 Thu Jun 20, 2013 4:07 pm
Absolutely, if you decorate well you could house a pair
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Nikki77D
Puffer Fry
Posts: 24 Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:25 amLocation (country): Manitoba, Canada
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by Nikki77D Thu Jun 20, 2013 4:57 pm
Well I was thinking to have one figure 8, and would a couple of bumbble bee gobies be okay in there?
bertie 83
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Posts: 5298 Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:28 pmGender: MaleMy Puffers: lineatus R.I.P, South American puffer. Valentini puffer, porcupine puffer.Location (country): Brighton, EnglandLocation: brighton , england
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by bertie 83 Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:03 pm
Providing your f8 is not a killer they would be ok, it's 50/50. Add the bbg's first with lots of little hidey holes and you stand the best chance
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Nikki77D
Puffer Fry
Posts: 24 Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:25 amLocation (country): Manitoba, Canada
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by Nikki77D Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:07 pm
Okay thanks for the help!
