20 high or 20 long for figure 8 puffer?

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Jordandh99
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20 high or 20 long for figure 8 puffer?

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So I plan on getting a figure 8 puffer later this year and i know they need at least a 20gal tank, but which would be better? A 20 high or a 20 long?
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Re: 20 high or 20 long for figure 8 puffer?

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[welcome]
Longer footprint is ALWAYS best.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Re: 20 high or 20 long for figure 8 puffer?

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Thanks, 20 long it is
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suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles
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Re: 20 high or 20 long for figure 8 puffer?

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How do you plan on cycling it?
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!"
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