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Looking to purchase GSP/F8 soon.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:46 pm
by all2e_z
I'm going to get this show back on the road and make things RIGHT.
I want to get rid of my guppies all together and purchase 2 GSP's and 1 F8.
When i DO finally have everything i'm going to need to keep a puffer happy, is there a recommended place that I can go to purchase these highly intriguing creatures? Or must I settle for the local fish store?
-all2e_z
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:46 pm
by YBeNormal
The LFS is the right place to make the purchase, just not at WalMart! I'm sure someone on the board can recommend a good LFS in your area.
GSPs and F8s require different conditions as they mature.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:27 pm
by lisalisa
Considering your previous probs, ever thought of staying freshwater? Like with dwarfs or SAP's?
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:37 pm
by Tihsho
Ok, I'd start with a single f8 in a 20 (standard) in FW then use a drip system acclimation, its pretty easy.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:43 pm
by all2e_z
Can i be directed to a detailed explanation & setup of the drip system. It sounds very interesting and efficient.
oh yeah, lisalisa, this is only a first attempt. i want to get it right. I don't want to consider myself stuck with freshwater.
-all2e_z
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:22 pm
by Tihsho
Get a smaller tank above the main tank (or hang a bucket) and start a siphon of high SG water into the tank with airline hosing with knots in to make it a slow drip. dont raise it more then .002 a week so the bacteria don't die.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:27 pm
by Pufferpunk
Preobably not necessary, as most F8 are sold in FW.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:30 pm
by YBeNormal
True, but it's still a great way to acclimate the new fish to the established tank water. I drip acclimate all new arrivals.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:31 pm
by lisalisa
all2e_z wrote:
oh yeah, lisalisa, this is only a first attempt. i want to get it right. I don't want to consider myself stuck with freshwater.
-all2e_z
Where did my post go??
I said, there are many cool freshwater puffers, I have several myself....weird
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:18 pm
by Tihsho
The fact of having a puffer is a great be it fresh, brackish or marine. All puffs have awsome personalitites, its just now for you to decide how far your willing to go!
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:38 pm
by lisalisa
Exactly..
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:04 pm
by Tihsho
lisalisa wrote:Exactly..
What don't you agree?
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:01 am
by lisalisa
No, I agree whole heartedly, that why I said exactly !
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:11 am
by Jayhawk
What's the advantage of drip acclimation vs. raising the SG .001ish each week for puffers bought from stores that keep the BW species in FW, too?
Just curious. I just upped the SG .001 for 4-5 weeks and that seemed to work well...and seems easier than drip acclimation.
Eric
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:20 am
by RTR
I do drip acclimate fish from water substantially different from my own - for whatever reason - along with 'sensitive' fish, or ones I do not know well. But I change specific gravity by small increments at water change intervals, just as Jayhawk posted.
BTW, I use plastic valves in airline tubing rather than knots. Adjustment is sooo much easier.