I want to get back in to puffer keeping, but having sold all of my tanks, I need to get a new one.
2 that look interesting to me are these:
https://waterboxaquariums.com/products/peninsula-mini
https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/15-ga ... -only-jbj/
Although it seems to me that the peninsula is more well known and reputable, it doesnt come with a lid. My last pufferfish died by jumping out of a tiny hole near the filter, so I definetly need a lid. The jbj tank comes with a lid, but I cant seem to find much information on it online, and for some reason It just doesnt look as high quality as the penisula. Can I have some advice on picking a tank?
Choosing a tank for a figure 8.
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Re: Choosing a tank for a figure 8.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Re: Choosing a tank for a figure 8.
They are both 15 gallon tanks if thats what you mean. One is 16x16 and the other is 19x13 about
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Punkster, the 4" red T miurus
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2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
Also kept:
lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
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Re: Choosing a tank for a figure 8.
Always go with the longer footprint.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Re: Choosing a tank for a figure 8.
At this point ive pretty much ruled out the peninsula seeing as I really really dont want to pay 100 for a simple lid. However, to make up for the lost footprint, Ill probably end up getting the 20gal jbj. Its still 16x16 but its 4 inches taller.
- Pufferpunk
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- Joined: Tue May 31, 2005 11:06 am
- Gender: Female
- My Puffers: Filbert, the 12" T lineatus
Punkster, the 4" red T miurus
Mongo, the 4" A modestus
2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
Also kept:
lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
T niphobles - Location (country): USA, Greenville, SC
- Location: Chicago
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Re: Choosing a tank for a figure 8.
You can't find something longer, than taller? Why such a fancy $$$ tank?
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Re: Choosing a tank for a figure 8.
I really like how the tank looks, and I also like the fact that its an AIO. Im also planning to scape the tank so I want it to look good