The Puffer Forum

Hello! I am brand new this evening to the puffer forum and just wanted to say I am impressed with the articles and info. I look forward to posting many items and getting to know more people out there who love these adorable animals as much as I. I am currenty pursuing my PhD in Marine Biology and plan to complete my thesis on the shortened genome of the Mappa Puffer, Arothron Mappa.

Currently I have a 180 Gal tank with a Mappa, Hispidus (stars/stripes), Spiny Boxfish, Stellatus, A. Nigropunctatus (Black/Dalmation-mostly black), (2) very large, 6in Amphiprion Polymnous, Black/White (Sri Lankan variety), a beautiful "Honeycomb" puffer, Queen Angel and Niger Trigger. I know it sounds like alot but the 180gallons plus a 55 Gallon sump, big skimmer, lots of live rock and water changes and wow is everyone happy. Despite what I have read, my research and experience shows that these puffers really enjoy each others company.

Well its late, wanted to say hi and will post more soon.

Eric

You have quite a collection of puffers! Are you planing an upgrade anytime soon?

I sure am - most are pretty small right now - I have had several puffers in the past - many lived 12-14 yrs. I took a hiatus due to studies but since I am now in research mode, I was able to obtain some new babies...

I will keep the 180, I have (2) more 180s ready to setup and a 220 currently cycling with LR - so probably another couple of weeks on that one. Not sure who I am going to move - they each have their own unique chracteristics and responses to each other so I am keeping a great journal and will decide who to move where then. In addition, I am moving to Fort Lauderdale soon - the 220 that is cycling is there of course and I'll get everyone ready to move soon...

Not nearly large enough for a stellatus though... We want pics!

Nice to have another scientist on board!

Welcome to the forum!!

Welcome schlecht13! Glad to have you aboard.

wow, nice collection! welcome!

Welcome

Ok - Despite my interests in Puffer research and scientific skills, I have yet to master photography - something I hoping I will get better at grad school goes along...so bear with the quality...

Ha, good pictures of fish are very hard to take. Yours look good! You have some very nice looking fish.

Hey. Welcome to the Forum.

Very nice puffers!