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Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 12:09 pm
by adamsmx34
Pufferpunk wrote:B-S will be iffy at best, at your SG. A bit too low for SW bacteria & way too high for FW bacteria to survive. Be sure to add it directly to your filter. Expect some bacteria die off, unless you want to raise the SG a bit, to around 1.018.
I agree with Craigslist, you can find some kick-a$$ deals on there! I found a 180g gorgeous tank with oak cabinet & canopy for $400!
I'll look around and see what I can find. Would the little guys be alright in the current set up for a month or two? Also, I have purchased B-S. Wish me luck. Thanks for all the help. I'm glad I joined the forum!
I should pour it on the media correct?
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 1:07 pm
by Pufferpunk
Yes, directly on your filter media, AFTER a 80% WC. I wouldn't do another WC for 48 hours, unless the fish seem distressed. Gives the bacteria colonies time to attach themselves. DO keep BW mixed & ready for WC at at all times, until the ammonia/nitrite remain at 0 without one.
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 1:16 pm
by BedScien
I managed to get a few Figure 8 puffer through cycling a 50l tank. It wasn't easy. My advice is keep doing water changes, make sure you only feed them as much as they eat in 5 min or whenever they start to seem disinterested, and keep a look out for changes in their appearance or behavior (Though if you're like me you won't need to be reminded to watch them
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Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 1:21 pm
by adamsmx34
BedScien wrote:I managed to get a few Figure 8 puffer through cycling a 50l tank. It wasn't easy. My advice is keep doing water changes, make sure you only feed them as much as they eat in 5 min or whenever they start to seem disinterested, and keep a look out for changes in their appearance or behavior (Though if you're like me you won't need to be reminded to watch them
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Yeah I watch them constantly. So do the 80% water change add directly on the filter media then water changes weekly after the 48hours?
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 1:24 pm
by Pufferpunk
No, do WC according to your daily test results. The B-S may not take as well as it should at that SG.
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 1:50 pm
by adamsmx34
I have started raising it slow to make the B-S hopefully take a little better. The B-S will be here Saturday so I can get the salinity up to around 1.021 before then hopfully.
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 2:09 pm
by Pufferpunk
Even 1.018 should be fine for now.
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 4:16 pm
by adamsmx34
Alright I will test when I get home and give an update
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 12:15 am
by adamsmx34
Tested SG read 1.015. I added a little salt. I've also been looking around for tanks believe I found would that included a stand filter light etc etc for a good price. Will keep posted.
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 12:41 am
by Pufferpunk
How big?
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 9:56 am
by adamsmx34
I've found a 55gal with filters stand and some other accessories for 125
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 11:22 am
by Pufferpunk
That's a great size for a singleton. My 2 were cramped in a 55g. Imagine 2 Nerf footballs swimming in there. It is certainly better than a 40g but I'd go 75g if you can.
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 6:39 pm
by adamsmx34
I'll keep looking around and keep you updated. Hopefully I find something. I'll post pictures shortly. And let me know what you think about my puffers. I believe one may be passing because he seems to be very tiny compared to the other guy. But he eats like a champion.
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 7:13 pm
by Pufferpunk
If he's still eating, then by all means, please treat for IPs:
library/hospital/internal-parasites-pre ... treatment/
Re: Two GSPs 40GAL Tank
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 8:32 pm
by adamsmx34
I'm posting the pictures.