Page 2 of 2
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:27 pm
by The Fisherman
lisalisa wrote:I think it CAN be done though, if you read a tonne first.
hehe, thats what i did.
although i had 5 yrs of prior exp. with FW/BW.
SW is much tougher then FW/BW you have to carefully monitor all parameters, or disaster can strike! not to mention the expense. ( i have kind parents) i would not suggest starting out with SW, but if you must read a LOT about SW. i read a gargantuan amount about SW even with my prior experience, and im still learning about it.
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:37 pm
by Phaedrus
I don't think I'd have to guts (or pocket book) to try SW yet. Starting with a nice planted FW community tank or species tank is definately the way to go if you're just starting out. Unless of course you have tons of time and money to dump into it, cause it's going to take loads of both.
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:03 am
by littleali
hey, decided to give it a miss, really upset because i totally loved him
BUT
i love him enough not to put him at risk by buying him when i am so new to it all, it would be a total shame if he died, he truely is a gorgeous fish
just gonna go tropical now, marine is too hard lol
ty for all ya help.....
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:41 am
by Woland
Very sensible of you.
Skim through our
Gallery of Freshwater Puffers.
Lots of fishes with charm, style & attitude.
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:16 am
by lisalisa
Good of you to rethink things and not buy on impulse. Down the road I think you'll be a great mum for a DFP.
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:24 am
by littleali
ty
hey i have been looking at other various puffers but a lot of them seem to sound quite aggressive, i would like a tank with variety
can you recommend any that are very community orientated? most arent compatible with the kuhli loach which i have set my sights on
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:27 am
by littleali
lisalisa wrote:Good of you to rethink things and not buy on impulse. Down the road I think you'll be a great mum for a DFP.
awww ty thats so sweet
i still go visit the little fella, he has been there for about 8 months, i dont think there are many mariners in my area lol
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:17 am
by Woland
littleali wrote:
hey i have been looking at other various puffers but a lot of them seem to sound quite aggressive, i would like a tank with variety
can you recommend any that are very community orientated? most arent compatible with the kuhli loach which i have set my sights on
Well, puffers makes for poor community fish.
Anything sharing their tank can (and probably will) vanish mysteriously...
We recommend keeping puffers as singletons.
SAP's or the Carinotetraodons are best suited for a community tank,
but it really comes down to the individual puffer.
Even the more "peaceful" species has more than their share of serial-killers.
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:52 am
by Pufferpunk
I seriously think you will not be disappointed in keeping any "pufferpuppy" in your tank, aggressive or not. The are not just fish, they are real pets!
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:19 pm
by littleali
thats one of the main reasons i like them, but as i said i am new to this AND i get very attached and would be gutted if a puffer nipped another fish's fins!
I guess i`ll just have to reside to the fact puffers are outta the question lol
any recommendations for a 50gallon?
i like (as stated above) kuhli loaches and mollies....