New owner of a Tetraodon Abei, I purchased it/him/her (i refer to it as a male) about two weeks ago. All I was told is he is a full grown "orange abei" but despite the vast amount of knowledge the lady Ive purchased fish from for years has rearguarding freshwater fish, my abei just came in and she only knew basic info, like that of what I can find online. She recommend a forum. So, from watching my fish I'm learning different things about his personality, I'm noticing the changes in his color and what I think causes it, I'm learning what he liked to eat and how he likes to kind of be teased with it before he will go for clams, shrimp...non live food. Live food, he allows to live for a while (few hrs) I think he likes to hunt. Since I don't know the age of my fish, I'd like to learn as much as I can to have him as long as possible! I'd like to know how often do I feed him? It seems as long as food is offered, he will eat! I don't want to over feed him. I have a figure 8 puffer in another tank and when it is full, it won't eat anymore. I've heard about culturing worms but I have no clue where to start. I'd like to figure out a way to have live food readily available (in a separate tank of course) any suggestions on that? I read about vegetables too... I want him to be as healthy as he can be! Is there anything I should be aware of, things I should look out for? Any special foods he might favor or as a treat? Basically, any info or tips from someone who has had experience with these kinds of puffers would be great, I'd really appreciate any advice!
Advise for new owner of Tetraodon Abei
- Thread starter RaveaK
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I am so sorry for the misspelled words! My cell changed it. I'd also like to add that I've had him for going on 3 weeks, as far as diet, he eats clams, ghost shrimp, crawfish and a few feeders. I'm learning we go, getting new info from others but I'd really like to know as much as I can to keep him happy as long as I can
Seems like you are doing a pretty solid job already. As far as feeding, just feed until you see a small lump in the belly and that should be fine. I feed all my puffers everyday, but smaller meals.
So I purchased a smaller abei, they first seemed to get along, but days later my bigger one seems to be territorial....any advice?
