Puffer Thread #14!

[similus]

Always like feeding time~ looking at how it conducts its "search and destroy" mission on the snails

[similus]

Golden puffer - currently seems to be the "season", plentiful in many LFS.

Totally different character from Fahaka- keeping 3 together without fights. Showy fishes I would say and can be kept with other smaller fishes. They are fed with dried shrimps.



... this piece with some white spots though

[tuajia]

Originally Posted by similus

Always like feeding time~ looking at how it conducts its "search and destroy" mission on the snails

Nice fahaka. Looks like a juvenile, how big is it?

[similus]

Nice fahaka. Looks like a juvenile, how big is it?

About 12 cm (Head to tail) ~ hope I can keep this fella for the next 10 years - that's the general lifespan of fahaka from what I have googled....

Common Names:
Fahaka Puffer
Also Known As:
Nile Puffer, Globe Fish
Synonyms:
Tetraodon fahaka
Family:
Tetraodontidae

Origin:
Africa, Nile Region
Main Ecosystem:
Nile River and Tributaries

Salinity:
Freshwater
Temperament:
Very aggressive, often will kill any living creature placed in tank with it

PH:
6.8-7.8
Temperature:
76-82F (24-28C)

Maximum Size:
18 inches (45cm)
Minimum Tank:
125 Gallons(US)

Activity:
Hunter/Seeker
Lifespan:
10

Gender:
No sexual dimorphism
Breeding:
Impractical due to aggression issues. Though has been done on a very limited basis.

Diet:
Since these puffers are often purchased very young, feeding will change as they age and grow. While small, feed snails, krill and commercial frozen foods. Once they pass 6″ (not counting tail), feeding should expand to include people shrimp and foods from the grocery fish counter – broken off crab and lobster legs, mussels, small clams, etc. with some Jumbo freeze dried prepared krill (presoaked). As they grow, they may lose interest in the smaller snails. Avoid feeding “commercial” feeder fish as they carry many diseases. When feeders must be fed, quarantine them properly before introducing them to the puffer. Some safer live food options include ghost shrimp (gut loaded), crawfish, crabs and clams.

Care:
Like all puffers, T. lineatus are sensitive to nitrites and ammonia and should only be introduced into a fully cycled aquarium. They are very aggressive and have been known to attack and kill anything in their tank, including other T. lineatus. Because of this, they should be kept as singles throughout their lives.

Notes:
This is one of the larger species of puffer. It is also one of the faster growing species. As such, be prepared to upgrade the tank quickly if it is placed in a smaller (less than 125) tank. The tank must be wide enough (front to back) to allow the fish to turn freely, otherwise, the tail and tail muscles may become damaged over time.

http://www.pufferlist.com/freshwater...fahaka-puffer/

[similus]

Hairy puffer. Not a showy puffer, at least for mine - just like a stone at a corner of the tank



Like the dog-like appearance...

[similus]

2 weeks ago saw MBU ~ giant puffer (juvenile) at C328 (Clementi) but was sold since last week ...
Ultimate fish for pufferfish keepers

Anyone keeping a good size MBU? Care to share a photo or two?

[mictok]

I prefer Fahaka for the max size(18" I had in 3ft tank) and price.

[similus]

Active and responsive ~ Has grown

[mictok]

Very nice and fat

[Kiang]

Very cute
Any lobang for fahaka?