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Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:25 pm
by Pufferpunk
I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:26 pm
by Pufferpunk
I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac. I purchased my last 2 for $50 each, used.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:41 pm
by small_puffs
Pufferpunk wrote:I suggest looking into a HOB Backpac. I purchased my last 2 for $50 each, used.
I looked on google but couldnt find anything under "HOB Backpac." They thought I meant to type "hobo backpack."

Anyway, can you post a link or share where you purchased them? Thanks.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:44 pm
by Pufferpunk
I found them from local reefers. Look on Craigslist. Do a search for CPR Backpac protein skimmer.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:46 pm
by small_puffs
Lol thanks, found it as "bak-pak" instead of backpac. Thanks!

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:45 pm
by wagner7123
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CPR-Bak-Pak-Bak ... 4aa000fb5e

this guy is my favorite aquarium seller, great deals on cpr stuff.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:09 pm
by small_puffs
Will a Leopard puffer and a valentini co-exist in the same tank? From what I have read it seems to be hit or miss when putting tobys together.

Anyone every tried this combo?

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:29 pm
by bertie 83
puffers should not be mixed. Its a recipe for disaster

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:35 pm
by Pufferpunk
GSPs have more biomass & are much more aggressive.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:45 am
by small_puffs
Pufferpunk wrote:GSPs have more biomass & are much more aggressive.
By leopard puffer, I was talking about this guy: Image

Not a GSP.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:32 pm
by Pufferpunk
Have you seen one available?

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:32 pm
by small_puffs
Pufferpunk wrote:Have you seen one available?
No, not yet. I just really like the look.

One of my LFS regularly gets different toby puffers, so I think it only be a matter of time before I see one.

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:41 pm
by Pufferpunk

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:33 pm
by small_puffs
Yeah yours is awesome... I asked my LFS, but they said they couldnt order the leopard, I would have to just call when they receive shipments to ask.

I picked up a blue spotted like yours yesterday and put him in with my valentini. The blue is obviously bigger and picking on the valentini, if it continues, I may be buying another tank.

Heres a vid of them: http://youtu.be/m8GhDsh2XW4

Re: What else do I need for my tank? (small puffers)

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:18 pm
by DrKennethNoisewater
very nice!!! i wish puffers were more compatible. but than they would be too perfect and everyone would have 100.