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Peter went to the big fish bowl in the sky last night. I had him for about 5 years, so we had a good long run, although I think it was cut a bit short. His teeth ended up growing too long and I didn't notice in time. I tried to do the clove oil trick, but he never came back from being knocked out. I think he was just too weak. It's a lesson to me to never get too comfortable in my fish husbandry. We had been on auto pilot for so long that I wasn't paying enough attention (I thought the occasional clam was still doing the job to keep his teeth nice and trim).

Peter enjoyed some fame over his years. He was featured in the 2008 puffer forum calendar (Mr. February) and had a few pictures in FAMA, accompanying pufferpunk's article.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for helping my out when I was still getting my feet wet. Sites like this one are invaluable to the hobby.

Best,

Mike

awww sorry to hear that.

what fama issue? i might have it!

and at least you had 5 years with him! i dont think ive ever had any fish live longer than a year.

August 2008 I believe.

aw poop, i only have july then all of 2009. now i want to find a copy of august 2008!

i love the picture of him with his beak showing! how big was he? what did you feed him? im trying to get all the info i can for figgy to live that long...

edit: hm... so i can get it on ebay for $8 including shipping or download it for $4 on this website: http://www.shopanimalnetwork.com/produc ... 894&cid=93

and of course, id rather have the real thing lol

very sorry to hear of your loss of Peter
i recently lost my little "ollie" who was with me for almost six years
i know how much it can hurt

It'd the same article we have here on F8s, right?

Just get a new F8 puffer ?

Pufferpunk wrote:It'd the same article we have here on F8s, right?

thats what i thought, but id love to have a copy of the magazine =P

I'm not sure you can get back issues, since there is no more FAMA. Actually, all my articles are printed in different mags.