New 'hairy' monster in the house
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Yeah, they really are awesome fish. I have raised cichlids for so many years and always thought of them as the most outgoing, friendly, dog like personality in the fish world until I got the puffer. These guys are outgoing and personable maybe even more so than many cichlids. If anything were to ever happen to my pearsei... I think I would consider doing up the 300 gallon for a single fahaka puffer. Dont know if I would get bored with it being the only fish in there but it would be a fun one to keep.
He looks amazing! Spoilt in a 60 too! I only have a 15, not sure if that's enough...
What draws me to these is the looks, size and diet. Apparently less crunchy-craving than other puffers
What draws me to these is the looks, size and diet. Apparently less crunchy-craving than other puffers
You'll never go back. I use to be a huge cichlid guy then I ended up with a little F8 & a couple GSP's. Then it got away from me. I've never owned a hairy p before just the smooth ones. The price is still hovering around $80 which I'm not willing to drop just yet. Such a unique looking animal though.
15 is tight, maybe a growout, I would want a minimum of a 29 gallon but think a 40B would be the best. Nice thing is most of its food comes from my grocery store.He looks amazing! Spoilt in a 60 too! I only have a 15, not sure if that's enough...
What draws me to these is the looks, size and diet. Apparently less crunchy-craving than other puffers
The first time I interacted with a giant gourami at the store I was impressed.
That is my fear, lol. I would never want another cichlid again.
They are just messy fish and you will need the water volume. Plus they can be active enough to need more swimming room. My thoughts are a 40B for comfort but likely could pull it off in a 29 gallon unless you get one of the legendary ‘giants’ you hear stories about.Oh dear. A 15 is the biggest open tank I have, maybe up for reconsideration then
I've heard more reports of them being like a living rock haha. In that case I'll have to pass, there's NO way I can fit a 29 gallon in
Yeah, Ive heard both sides but my puffer is fairly active. Have you considered the tiny pea puffers? These would work in the 15gI've heard more reports of them being like a living rock haha. In that case I'll have to pass, there's NO way I can fit a 29 gallon in
