Amazon Puffer Impostor?
Amazon Puffer Impostor?
Does this dude/dudette look like an Amazon Puffer to you? (Please see attached image.)
This was sold to me as an Amazon Puffer. However, when I double checked on the internet as to how an Amazon Puffer looks like, this dude/dudette doesn't seem to look like it. I have two of them and they both look the same.
Could it be an impostor?
This was sold to me as an Amazon Puffer. However, when I double checked on the internet as to how an Amazon Puffer looks like, this dude/dudette doesn't seem to look like it. I have two of them and they both look the same.
Could it be an impostor?
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- Pufferpunk
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Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
No stripes?
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!"
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
It has stripes, but very dull. I'll take another shot from a higher angle tomorrow.
- Pufferpunk
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Punkster, the 4" red T miurus
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2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
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lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
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Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
It's a SAP then.
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!"
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
Thanks.
Here is one of the puffers in question, just for clarity.
Your insight is always appreciated.
Here is one of the puffers in question, just for clarity.
Your insight is always appreciated.
- pufferjw
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Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
Definitely a SAP. Great species to own, very active.JayEmpty wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:13 am Thanks.
Here is one of the puffers in question, just for clarity.
Your insight is always appreciated.
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
- Pufferpunk
- Queen Admin
- Posts: 32773
- Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
- Gender: Female
- My Puffers: Filbert, the 12" T lineatus
Punkster, the 4" red T miurus
Mongo, the 4" A modestus
2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
Also kept:
lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles - Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
- Location: Chicago
- Contact:
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
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!"
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
pufferjw, thanks for the confirmation and Pufferpunk, thanks for the links, especially the Puffer Dentristy. I've read them a lot of of times and dread the day that I would have to do them myself. I might have a heart attack just from the stress.
Also, is it a good idea to have Amazon Puffers in a 33 gallon long tank? How many?
Thanks again... as always.
They are very active. Do they ever stop moving?
Also, is it a good idea to have Amazon Puffers in a 33 gallon long tank? How many?
Thanks again... as always.
- pufferjw
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- Location: Boston/Chicago
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
In a 33 gallon, I would do a group of 3 as long as there are not other tankmates.
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
- Pufferpunk
- Queen Admin
- Posts: 32773
- Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
- Gender: Female
- My Puffers: Filbert, the 12" T lineatus
Punkster, the 4" red T miurus
Mongo, the 4" A modestus
2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
Also kept:
lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles - Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
- Location: Chicago
- Contact:
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
I prefer 5 in a 55!
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!"
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
Or 7 in a 77? Wait, there is no 77.
Thanks again for the info and recommendations.
Thanks again for the info and recommendations.
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
Just a follow-up question. How about a 40 long? Will it be enough for 4 Amazon Puffers?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by JayEmpty on Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:41 am, edited 1 time in total.
- pufferjw
- Green Spotted Puffer
- Posts: 379
- Joined: Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:16 pm
- Gender: Male
- My Puffers: Duboisi Puffer
Red Congo Puffer
Striped Redeye Puffer
Dwarf Puffer
Have Owned:
Amazon Puffers - Location (country): USA
- Location: Boston/Chicago
Re: Amazon Puffer Impostor?
Yeah, that would probably be fine as long as filtration is good.
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