I was wondering what plants people keep with their puffers. I have a small tank with two Dwarf Puffers and am looking for some inspiration. I'd like to show you a photo, but my camera has problems dealing with my bow-front tank...anyway I would love to see photos or just hear what you all grow.
All the best from Bill.
Planted Tanks?
Planted Tanks?
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messy_da_legend
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Thanks for your help guys. I have a "nano tank" of six UK Gallons or 28Litres, and I have one 11watt light, which works out at about 1.8 wpg (mental mathematics so may be dodgy). I am hoping to supplement the lighting situation soon, so I hope to double the light that the tank gets. Do you think the puffers will be okay with that? I intend to provide some shade for them so that they aren't forced to live with that amount of light in their eyes all day. I like the idea of lots of vallis, 'Legend, 
and I have a Nymphaea and some java fern already. I would also like at least 1 "fast grower" in there to help absorb some of the nitrates. I have mostly slow growers at the moment, they're tough but I have to water change all the time. I know that this plan won't remove the need for water changes by any means, but it might help a bit. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
From Bill.
and I have a Nymphaea and some java fern already. I would also like at least 1 "fast grower" in there to help absorb some of the nitrates. I have mostly slow growers at the moment, they're tough but I have to water change all the time. I know that this plan won't remove the need for water changes by any means, but it might help a bit. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.From Bill.
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Boxermom
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Mine grows pretty fast, but I have 2.5w/g and CO2. Should do fine in your tank, just might grow a little slower.
Tina
Puffers: Auriglobus silus x1, Tetraodon travancoricus x1, Tetraodon turgidus x1, Tetraodon miurus x1, Tetraodon nigroviridis x2, Tetraodon baileyi x2, Tetraodon lineatus x1, Tetraodon palembangensis x1
Puffers: Auriglobus silus x1, Tetraodon travancoricus x1, Tetraodon turgidus x1, Tetraodon miurus x1, Tetraodon nigroviridis x2, Tetraodon baileyi x2, Tetraodon lineatus x1, Tetraodon palembangensis x1
my dp loves hunting among the corkscrew val "field" i have growing in her tank.
She doesnt seem to have a preference of plants... although she really likes floating cover/plants in the tank, not only to sleep in, but to hunt as well(the snails stick to the bottoms of the floating plants and she hovers underneath and has a field day.)
She doesnt seem to have a preference of plants... although she really likes floating cover/plants in the tank, not only to sleep in, but to hunt as well(the snails stick to the bottoms of the floating plants and she hovers underneath and has a field day.)
Funny you should say that saynever, I'm going to have a go at a Corkscrew Vallis jungle. I think i have seen a very long thin leaved variety, as well as the more stout version. It would look nice with the V.torta I already have.
My puffers tend to sleep cradled in the Java fern leaves (irresistibly cute).
All the best from Bill.
My puffers tend to sleep cradled in the Java fern leaves (irresistibly cute).
All the best from Bill.
Bufo Bill - animal keeper and professional nerd.
I know many people hate this plant, I'm not especially fond of it, but the DP's at work love java moss. 24 hours a day they hunt in it. I'll drop small snails directly into the massive wad of JF and watch the DP's tear after them, It's one of the highlights of my day. Too bad the customers can barely see them.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! You have all given me just the help I need. I think I'll go for the Vallis and Mexican Oak Leaf option. I actually really like Java moss, it's all personal taste though isn't it? I may try and add some later on, as I am hoping to go "hi-tec" and get some DIY CO2 going for my tank. I hear Java Moss does better this way, and I have some bare wood to put it on (I pruned my Anubais recently).
Thanks all, from Bill.
Thanks all, from Bill.
Bufo Bill - animal keeper and professional nerd.
I won't sell fish to impulse buyers. I educate them on purchases they wish to make. I make sure they get fish that appropriate for their setups.Nick wrote:It's probably better if people can't see them, lol, fewer impulse buys for community tanks, or for little kids. Really only people that come in looking for a DP should be buying one anyway, 9/10.