A. Stellatus
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:51 am
I see quite a bit on the "Fahaka (sic?)" puffer and since I am much more into SW, I am familiar with the huge puffers in the Arothron Genus that inhabit the oceans.
I currently maintain (1) Stellatus, named Tiger (should be leo but I usually let the kids name them so who knows
and he is growing beyond belief. When I first got him, he was about the size of a nickel - I would regularly search the tank for a long time to find him within the rocks (a 72G at the time). Within 13 months, he has managed to reach a size of almost 15 inches and his living arrangements have been upgraded accordingly - currently he resides in a 115G with my A. Hispidus. The tank has a deep sand bed to help with Nitrates as well as a very good protein skimmer but only enough rockwork for them to hide (halfway behind) should they feel like it. The tank dimensions are such that they have plenty of room to swim as well as rest on the nice sandy bottom. His next home is a 280G "Long" which is being prepared although honestly he seems to love this tank and of course continues to grow. His final home has already been arranged with an aquarium I work closely with and he will have the benefit of a very large tank in which to swim and rest (he likes to rest alot
Other than just posting some info, I was curious to speak with some other Stellatus owners - how fast are yours growing, feeding, colorataion, demeanor, habits etc....Anyone who has one (or should I say dare have one considering their size!!) let me know...
I currently maintain (1) Stellatus, named Tiger (should be leo but I usually let the kids name them so who knows
and he is growing beyond belief. When I first got him, he was about the size of a nickel - I would regularly search the tank for a long time to find him within the rocks (a 72G at the time). Within 13 months, he has managed to reach a size of almost 15 inches and his living arrangements have been upgraded accordingly - currently he resides in a 115G with my A. Hispidus. The tank has a deep sand bed to help with Nitrates as well as a very good protein skimmer but only enough rockwork for them to hide (halfway behind) should they feel like it. The tank dimensions are such that they have plenty of room to swim as well as rest on the nice sandy bottom. His next home is a 280G "Long" which is being prepared although honestly he seems to love this tank and of course continues to grow. His final home has already been arranged with an aquarium I work closely with and he will have the benefit of a very large tank in which to swim and rest (he likes to rest alot Other than just posting some info, I was curious to speak with some other Stellatus owners - how fast are yours growing, feeding, colorataion, demeanor, habits etc....Anyone who has one (or should I say dare have one considering their size!!) let me know...