I posted this thread the beginning of June and he seems to be doing really well so far. I have a lot of filtration on his tank and he loves to play in the current. Also, do keep his tank at a cooler temp because I heard that helps from a couple people..... Will post pic for you soon!!!!
Is this a Fugu Puffer?!
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Will post pics tomorrow. He has over doubled in size which you can tell by the markings. I don't belive he is anything other than a Fugu from what I have heard..... If anyone sees the pics and know otherwise let me know. I did not go full marine. Since I got him I did buy another one (just 3 weeks ago) that resembled the other pic that was posted on this very site. The fugu that I have had for awhile is a bright green with orange markings and is doing very well. The other one I bought was in a separate tank and did not make it.
I honestly think it is the filtration that makes a difference. He has a strong current that he pretty much hovers in all the time. The other one that I bought seemed to gasp all of the time. My original fugu does not seem to be in any distress. Before I added the second filter, this was not the case. Also, I do keep the temp lower than my other tanks. Seems to be doing well in 70 degrees.
Hear that these guys can get pretty big! Glad to worry about what I am going to upgreade him to......
Also, do feed him small amounts every day.
I honestly think it is the filtration that makes a difference. He has a strong current that he pretty much hovers in all the time. The other one that I bought seemed to gasp all of the time. My original fugu does not seem to be in any distress. Before I added the second filter, this was not the case. Also, I do keep the temp lower than my other tanks. Seems to be doing well in 70 degrees.
Hear that these guys can get pretty big! Glad to worry about what I am going to upgreade him to......
Also, do feed him small amounts every day.
This is an anadromous species traversing brackish to FW and back. They are highly intolerant of ammonia and nitrates. The only way I was able to keep a pair alive for 2 years was by devoting a 240gal to just the one pair and performing 40-50% water changes twice a week. I've tried other Takifugu specimens in one-fish 80 and 100gal tanks but, they faltered within a year.
Oddball;572565; said:
What other takifugu sp have you kept ( or are currently keeping ) ? I believe the one that i have right now is takifugu obscurus ... i have had it for a month now and it seems pretty hardy.
Don't make me sad oddball..... 
I'm so happy that he (or she I guess....) seems to be doing so well. Any additional advise for me? Can they really be completely happy, attentive and healthy and then just die? I know that if you had a hard time, then I will too.... Words of wisdom appreciated.......
I'm so happy that he (or she I guess....) seems to be doing so well. Any additional advise for me? Can they really be completely happy, attentive and healthy and then just die? I know that if you had a hard time, then I will too.... Words of wisdom appreciated.......
