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Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:22 am
by Apocalyptictoast
Recently picked up a "Red Billed Puffer" from my LFS. They didn't know the specific species name. Looks like C. irrubesco, but I was just wondering if "red billed puffer" was just a generic name for C. irrubesco, loreti etc or if it specific to one. I can try and post a pic, but none are coming out clearly. Thanks.
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:40 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
The common name for a C. irrubesco is Red Tailed Redeye Puffer. Just do your best to get a picture and we will do our best to ID it.
Tell us more about your setup. =]
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:46 am
by Apocalyptictoast
Yeah I was just having trouble finding much that referenced a red billed puffer haha.
Its a 20 gal, relatively dense "planting." Tank mates are two freshwater bumblebee gobies.
First time keeping a puffer other than some dwarves.
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:48 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
Sounds awesome. You may have to remove the gobies, depending on your puffers temperment, and you're technically stocked with just the puffer.
Here is some quick info on them:
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=28652
How did you cycle your aquarium?
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 2:01 am
by Apocalyptictoast
Previously established tank with two DP's and the gobies, moved the DP's to their own tank.
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 2:05 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
Okay. You'll probably need to treat the puffer for internal parasites.
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 2:35 am
by FADE2BLACK_1973
Pretty little FW puffers
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:36 am
by Pufferpunk
My guess is they misspelled, Belly.
Re: Red Billed Puffer
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:36 am
by Pufferpunk
My guess is they misspelled, Belly.