Hello people!
I currently have a 15G freshwater tank who's inhabitants comprise of 1 f-8 puffer named Bob and 2 ghost shrimp (brutus and squirt). I know that ghost shrimp are actually fed to puffers for a treat but my two were in the tank before Bob and hold their own very well! He stays well away from them as there has been many a fracas involving Bob having a go and learning the hard way not to mess around with the long standing residents! hehe!
Anyway, i discovered that the tank has a mild case of white spot and i've been treating with higher temps (around 84) and salt. It's working, but i was wondering, as it seems from many sources that bob would be better of with a little salt in his life, whether i should make this tank brackish for his health and longevity? What kind of salt should i be using to add to the the tank? Also, does anyone know if plants can withstand the salt water in general? I'd like to think so, as he loves to hide behind them and bite chunks out of them. (Although, i'd prefer he actually ate them..He just chews them up and spits em out!! grrr!) and i also like having plants in the tank!
Thanks alot!
Felix
Puffers are a little more awkward to treat for white spot than other fish, unfortunately, because they're particularly sensitive to water conditions (temp, etc) and are scaleless so medication is not really an option I'd recommend without offering a warning.
Also, while your ghost shrimp may be holding their own with your puffer pal right now, chances are he will find a way
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