FIG 8 SETUP, HELP PLZ

[Lhutch]

i have a 40 gal aquarium, and i want to get 2 f8's, i am not new to puffers but i am just wondering if my setup is ok

final stages of cycling
argonite/play sand
40gal
unfortantaly no live plants
overfiltered
very good heater(80 F)
i do plan to upgrade to a 55 in the future(i think all puffers deserve room(lots)

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thats my tank any suggestions to make it better

(no live plants 8(

i know all the water requirments and ill sure to make things perfect for them water wise

[Boxermom]

Sounds good. LOTS more plants/decor though. WELCOME.

[Myaj]

A background will make it look better (and seems to help stop the puffers from their constant pacing sometimes).

I would agree though, more decor, definately and then you should be set.

[Myaj]

Also, set up right infront of a window, make sure the sun doesn't shine on it or you'll have major temperature problems plus all that light is going to grow tons of algae.

[my name is mike]

based on volume, i'd say you could have 3 figure 8s no problem, especially if you add more decore to break up the eye line

also, give live plants a try --- its a little bit of a pain with the brackish, but it will help keep algae down and keep water clean -- and with a tall tank, a big bunch of vals would look awesome and provide a good backround

[-Russ=]

I have that very same 1/2 tree you have in there... when I got it I drilled a hole through the bottom and fed the air line through it so the bubbles came up through it.