Puffer problems

unleashed

Active Member
Originally Posted by saltygerman
http:///forum/post/2806836
I got a new porcupine puffer about 4 days ago.He doesn't seem to be eating yet.At least not brine.I know it says meaty eater.What should I feed him and how do I get him to eat??
brine is the last thing you really want to feed this little guy ..btw how big is he? i used to buy squid yum yums for mine plus frozen krill shrimp fish ect.. and also pellets i like the spectrum pellets.normally the thera+A al my fish have eaten this stuff including my lions and my shark..when i had them..they sing to the bottom so your fish doesnt have to be aggressively feeding to finally eat them..always had the best of luck with these and in food comparisons this pellet was the most well balenced of vit and ingredients to all other major brands.. also helps control parisite infestations such as ich. i buy my shrimp and squid at meijers
must be raw..upgrading to a 125 at least will ensure they all have room to grow and be much happier
 

el guapo

Active Member
Originally Posted by saltygerman
http:///forum/post/2808746
You are right Duhhh!!!So ou think thats too many?

For a 75 ? I think its pushing it . That puffer is going to get big . Just keep an eye on your water testing and keep doing regular water changes and you'll be good . But definatly start trying to find that shark a home . But don't move it until it looses the yolk sack .
 

johnnyd

Member
Originally Posted by saltygerman
http:///forum/post/2808718
About 6 months.Also I found that if I stick the slightly thawed mysis cubes in a crevice on he lr the puffer tears it up.What do you recommend in 48" length tank 125????So I can upgrade but still use my halide light?
all glass makes a 120 gallon tank its 48" long by 24"tallby 24"wide. i was thinking about gettting on cause i have a 55g and i want to use my 48" lights on a bigger tank.
 

saltygerman

Member
Originally Posted by EL GUAPO
http:///forum/post/2808768
For a 75 ? I think its pushing it . That puffer is going to get big . Just keep an eye on your water testing and keep doing regular water changes and you'll be good . But definatly start trying to find that shark a home . But don't move it until it looses the yolk sack .
Thanks for the reply.Will start looking for home although I hate to see him go but I don't want to harm him.
 

saltygerman

Member
Originally Posted by johnnyd
http:///forum/post/2808776
all glass makes a 120 gallon tank its 48" long by 24"tallby 24"wide. i was thinking about gettting on cause i have a 55g and i want to use my 48" lights on a bigger tank.
Thanks I'll check it out.
 
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