baby mbu puffer care advice

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chrismaher1505

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hi guys got me a baby mbu at the weekend about two inches, he is awsome and settling in to the growout really well, just looking for advice on growing out and caring for such a small mbu.

havnt seen him eat too much yet i know they have a well varied diet and especially like crustations but what should i be feeding at such a young age will he eat snails etc.

what sort of growth rate should i be expecting

does he have any special requirements of any type

all help, tips, hints much appreciated

thanks
 
A HUGE Tank. I don't have a lot of experience with MBU, they reach 26" and produce alot of waste. Therefore a very large tank with heavy filtration. They are one of the few which can get along with tankmates.

Wait for PufferPunk to reply, owned one before I believe.

GL and be ready to upgrade.
 
Couple of mbu links:
http://www.**************.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=150
http://www.**************.com/forum/library/puffers-in-focus/mbuforyou/
 
the articles you posted were a massive help and filled in all the blanks for me so thank you very much
 
Glad to be of help. Be sure to post in that forum!
 
very sad story. (the one manutius wrote)
 
i had mine for a year n ow and its in with a flowerhorn in a 92 gal corner tank. my kids love it and is doing great i feed it frozed krill shrimp and crab legs, yes it does eat alot and ours takes it out of our hand good luck its not a fish but a pet.
 
What are your plans for upgrading? Both those fish are going to need a much bigger tank--sooner than later. I suggest varying it's diet more than that. Krill is known for causing lockjaw in puffers

See: http://www.**************.com/forum/library/feeding/feeding-your-puffers/
 
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