The Puffer Forum

Had some problems with cyanobacteria and the tank was a bit underfiltrated (not really, but...) so I added an Eheim 2252 (1200 ltrs or 317 Gallons/hour) to the tank.

I rarely see my T. baileyi. The tank is heavily planted & decorated and it has so far prefered to stay in its "cave".
Comes out when it is hungry.

(It does not use any of the natural hideouts I've provided, no way.
That would make the butler content, and we do not want that?
Hangs out under one of the filters...)

Well, after adding the 2252, which is an eminent filter/powerhead, the fish has gone really active on me.
Plays in the current all the time.
Makes me & fish happy.

Thanks for the report on the change in the fish in response to current. Being a current nut myself, I really do think that most hobby tanks are seriously under pumped. I'd bet that the plants like it equally well.

My "male" baileyi's favorite hangout is wedged behind the airline tubing above the bubble wand so the bubbles pelt him. Even Justin my palembang has gotten more active (relatively speaking of course) since I stuck a large bubble wand in his tank. I think current does make a big difference with many puffs.