Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
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Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
Hey guys,
So I haven't been on here for a while, but I just wanted to let you know that yesterday I ordered a Tetraodon Duboisi from an African fish importer I've bought from before. I couldn't believe that one was available, as I recently read that the species could have possibly gone extinct! Anyways, the importer said that he would quarantine and treat it for me, and it will be available to pick up around early June. I will post pics once I get it. Btw if anyone has some info on caring for them, or has done so in the past, PLEASE let me know! Thank you
So I haven't been on here for a while, but I just wanted to let you know that yesterday I ordered a Tetraodon Duboisi from an African fish importer I've bought from before. I couldn't believe that one was available, as I recently read that the species could have possibly gone extinct! Anyways, the importer said that he would quarantine and treat it for me, and it will be available to pick up around early June. I will post pics once I get it. Btw if anyone has some info on caring for them, or has done so in the past, PLEASE let me know! Thank you
220 Gallon - 1 Super White Leopoldi Stingray
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
That's fantastic! I hope you have better luck than the last guy that kept one for a short time.
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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: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
Yikes, that SUCKS! Although in that picture the Tetraodon Duboisi was living with another fish, so that definitely could have been part of the problem. Is there a way to reach out to that person, like tag them or something?Pufferpunk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:48 pm That's fantastic! I hope you have better luck than the last guy that kept one for a short time.
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220 Gallon - 1 Super White Leopoldi Stingray
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
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2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
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lorteti
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suvattii
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
You can post in that thread or click on his name & send a PM or email with a link to this one.
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: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
He wouldn’t listen to reason unfortunately...
Never trust big puffers. The fingers you save may be your own. -RTR
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
So just an update, the duboisi puffer arrived earlier today, and it’s already eating and looking really healthy. I’m gonna pick it up in June still.
Also, I forgot to ask this but does anyone have an idea of whether or not a Ctenopoma Weeksii would work? I’m sorta hoping to create like a mini Congo biotope
Also, I forgot to ask this but does anyone have an idea of whether or not a Ctenopoma Weeksii would work? I’m sorta hoping to create like a mini Congo biotope
220 Gallon - 1 Super White Leopoldi Stingray
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
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C papuan
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
These fish are piscivores, so NO tank mates!
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: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
Gotcha, thanks. I couldn't find any info on tankmates online
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
I do hope you have better luck than I did with my Duboisi Puffer, I am still bummed about him passing away, wish I could have him back.
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
Thanks, really sorry about that dude. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get yours and how much?
220 Gallon - 1 Super White Leopoldi Stingray
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
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55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
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Red eyed red tail Puffer
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
I got mine from Aquatic imports of Hawaii for $474.00, I don’t really care about how much I paid, it was worth every penny for this Puffer, they are beautiful fish.
- pufferjw
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
Wow, that's a much better deal than mine... I really hope you find another one!
220 Gallon - 1 Super White Leopoldi Stingray
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
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2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
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lorteti
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suvattii
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
So, what did you pay?
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!"
- pufferjw
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Re: Just Ordered A Tetraodon Duboisi!
Mine was $800 plus tax.
220 Gallon - 1 Super White Leopoldi Stingray
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer
55 Gallon Planted - No Fish
29 Gallon Planted - 1 Duboisi Puffer
29 Gallon - 1 Red Congo Puffer