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Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:58 pm
by Pufferpunk
Open the canister & take some out. And stop listening to the store, they obviously know nothing about puffers. Just by bringing him over, could have stressed him enough to kill him.
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:50 am
by bertie 83
The ammonia is definately the issue. Follow the advise the guys and girls are giving here and your puffer stands the best chance. Please don't listen to the fish store as it seems they don't have a clue.
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:39 am
by RTR
Very, very few is any LFS have any clue as to puffer care. For chains, I don't think any comment is needed - they don't even know to keep any fish for a proper captive lifespan.
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:06 pm
by bertie 83
Or at all lol.
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:48 pm
by Pufferpunk
How is the puffer today?
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:09 pm
by thefickens
sadly didn't make it. Don't know if i wanna try another one. I knew too little and feel bad.
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:15 pm
by Flutter
I'm sorry to hear that. Like you said, it's a good idea to not get another one until you know more about them and have a suitable setup for one.
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:03 am
by bertie 83
You admit you knew too little, which means next time you will find out more and be successful. Sorry for your loss, should you wish to start again we are here
Re: figure 8 puffer problems
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:28 am
by Iliveinazoo
If you still have the Bumblebee Gobies and crabs then return the crabs as their needs are completely different and the crab is likely to catch the Goby eventually, plus the tank isn't really large enough. If you are keeping one of the species then still use some of the media from your other tank to cycle.