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yankeechick Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jan-2005   | Hi... I have a fairly small aquariun and I was wondering if someone might be able to give me instructions on setting it up for maye 2 puffers... they're just the cutest little things and i've wanted some for years now! also, any recommendations on specific breeds? i need a hardier one, i'm not the luckiest with fish, i'm sad to say... |
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puffer_archer   Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004  | Any idea how many gallons your aquarium is? Without knowing that, it's really hard for us to make a suggestion on a type of puffer. |
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| yankeechick Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jan-2005 | I'd say it's about 5 gallons. It's one of those small "kits" that come with the hood and light and filter... also, I currently have a snail in there (and not a small one), will that be a problem? |
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pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003 | In a 5 gal, you could keep a few dwarf puffers. Puffers aren't for the beginner aquarist though. If you haven't had much luck w/fish, then you need to find out why, before delving into more demanding, exotic fish. See: http://www.dwarfpuffers.com |
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| yankeechick Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jan-2005 | thanks for the info... the site seems like it will be a great help! |
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sirbooks       Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004  | I agree in that dwarf puffers would be the best fit for you there, but be careful with them. I always encourage people to research fish a lot before buying them, as this process can help you decide whether or not a certain fish is the one you want. Your tank sounds like one of those Eclipse setups, with the built-in filter and everything. Also, the snail won't be a problem. Welcome to the site!  |
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| yankeechick Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jan-2005 | Hey, thanks once again, this time for the warm welcome... i was a little concerned that the puffers might eat the snail (i've read that they like them as a staple in their diet), but you have eased my mind! |
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| pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003 | Be prepared to sacrifice the snail as pufferfood... |
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| Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004 | A puffer will try and eat/attack a snail of any size. If you want your snail to live i'd recomend a new home if your gonna get puffers. |
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| pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003 | They may not eat your larger snail right away, but they will pick it to death. |
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| yankeechick Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 5 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jan-2005 | Hmmm... it is a larger snail, perhaps I will move him elsewhere. He's pretty hardy, has been with me for a while, I'd hate to see him be tortured to death! |
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| pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003 | Yes, having bits of flesh eaten off you untill you slowly died may be torture to most, but my large apple snail never flinched. |
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