The Puffer Forum

I had one! Shaped like a starfish. But I think I threw it away. Aw, those are cheap, I might be able to pay for one in quaters.

Well, I need...

Sand (hoping for blasting sand) $10
A couple fake plants $10
Live plants $15
Cherry shrimp $15
Test kit $20
Congo $30, I'm thinking
IP meds, again, $5

I've already got $30, the top priority is the test kit and sand. Then the congo, then IP meds, then live plants, then shrimp.

The Congo should be the last thing on the list.

Lil' Swimz$ wrote:Well, I need...

Sand (hoping for blasting sand) $10
A couple fake plants $10
Live plants $15
Cherry shrimp $15
Test kit $20
Congo $30, I'm thinking
IP meds, again, $5

I've already got $30, the top priority is the test kit and sand. Then the congo, then IP meds, then live plants, then shrimp.

I 100% agree. Get the tank set with all the plants, and have all your supplies before you buy a congo. Don't expect the cherry shrimp to last in a Congo tank......

That's the point. I'm going to try to breed them, and give them to him as a treat. So test kit, sand, plants, live plants, (for a different tank?) cherry shirmp, (for a different tank?) then congo?

Or just save up and get it all at once, cycle the tank, and get the Congo.

I agree with LilGreen. When I ordered the fahaka, the fake plants hadn't come in yet that I was using as his tank decor. I was sure it would be here before the fahaka got here and the plant shipment was delayed. It arrived like a day before he did, but I was really stressed because I thought he was going to have to go into a bare tank. Trust me get everything ready before the puffer comes, it'll save you from racing around like crazy doing last minute things and you'll be less stressed.

Also turkey baster is a good idea, I may have to give that a try.

Other things that shall not be named that have to do with it... *shudders*

The congo won't be in until at least next weekend. I'm going to get the sand, test kit, and fake plants tomorrow. Then next week when I pick him up. I probably won't have enought for the cherry shrimp and live plants another time. They're really not going to do anything with the congo, besides feeding extra shrimp to him. Cool.

If you get that Congo in a week, is your tank going to be cycled and 100% ready to go?

Its already cycled. I've had this tank for two months now!! Currently has 3 harlequins (which I intend to be one of his first live meals) and two cories which I'm giving to a friend on Sunday.

Ok, just testing you.....gotta keep my eye on ya'!

Bring it.