large freshwater puffer

xstar · Post by **xstar** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:26 am

I was looking into getting a fahaka puffer with no luck. i was wondering if there is anything else close to its size that i could get for my 135 gallon. Right now i have an Oscar,JD,a few tin foils,and a plec. in it and was looking for something different. I would not mine having a single fish in it if it was a large one.

xstar · Post by **xstar** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:27 am

sorry,forgot to say i would be getting rid of the fish i have. Just waiting till i have something to replace them so i would be able to keep the tank sycled

kass · Post by **kass** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:34 am

Check out the pufferpedia, it shows a variety of puffers available and some info on them.

xstar · Post by **xstar** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:04 am

yes i have,but i was wanting to know from someone who has had them, like the Dragon puffer. It said it was for a 30 gallon min. and im looking to put him in a 135. Would he be able to go in with mabey another puffer or something. Mabey a nice catfish/pleco/eartheater?

Post by **RTR** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:18 am

Depending on the footprint of the tank, you could do 2 or three Palembang's puffers, and have a chance at breeding with enough refuges and visual breaks in the tank. The lurkers are more likely to allow conspecifics than many hunters. But they are not nearly as active as hunters. They spend much time resting in a cave or under an overhang. Arrowheads/pignose should be similar, but do not have as exotic markings. Not at all the effect of a fahaka tank

xstar · Post by **xstar** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:34 am

Man,i want a Fahaka,i guess the best thing to do is just wait it out and hope for one to cum up. I have never did mail order but looks like it will be my best shot. There is one place online that has one listed but is out of stock. Mabey oneday there have one. Thanks for all the help. Was kinda hoping they might be another puffer thats close to the Fahaka that is easier to get. Thanks again for the help,and if you would no a good trustwearthy onlinestore that has thim,let me know please.. thanks

kass · Post by **kass** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:58 am

Fahakas show up occasionally on aquabid.com. You could ask your LFS if they could order one for you.

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:59 am

If you go the site http://www.waterwolves.com, you might be able to find soomeone selling a fahaka in the Buy/Sell forum.

Post by **Hilly** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:24 pm

What are the physical dimensions of your tank?

Rocker · Post by **Rocker** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:25 pm

I am guessing you are across the pond from me?

xstar · Post by **xstar** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:22 pm

well,i just hung up with all LFS within 150 mills and non has or can get a fahaka. Guess ill stick to this GSP in my 55gal. I was wanting a dogface,but did not want to make my 135 into a saltwater. Casting a lot just for this 55gal. So,i was thinking the next best thing would be the Fahaka.
Its just the standerd 135 size, 6'x18"x2' i think. Its an oceanic show tank.
Well,thanks for all the help

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