I don't think I was on any forums then but I read some comical threads. There seems to be a cult amongst the old puffer folks. They have their mentors they side with and they ride that train until it goes off the cliff.
Mbu puffer with amazon puffers
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I admit i had my moments back then when i was a lot more green and beginning to learn about puffers...
However, some of the info such as; Fahaka and MBU tank size (as mentioned previously) i would love to see in larger tanks because i personally think they would make use of the all the space and maybe allow us to see them grow slightly larger in home aquariums...
At the same time i do realize this is rather un-realistic, especially with something like fahakas that can be a bit psychotic...
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I should also note that i wouldnt force that thought on anyone either, more just a personal opinion after having kept my old fahaka in a 200G...
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Food wise (US) everyone I know stocks up on crawfish when they're in season and freezes them as a staple. Then supplement with worms, shrimp, etc etc. Defrost in vitachem infused tank water and toss it in. That's the cheapest solution to feeding bigger puffers imo. When little you can breed snails and marbled crawfish which is relatively cheap.
We don't have a crawfish season up here, so it is typically mussels purchased live, then frozen, and supplemented with Vitachem a few times a week. At least that's what I did for shell workouts. A couple people that I know also had their Mbu trained to large hard pellets. To ensure the highest nutrient value, or at least the lowest thiaminase values most seafood should generally be fed within 30 days of freezing. Freezing does not stop this enzyme from breaking B1 down. Mussels generally contain thiaminase , some crayfish from certain US waters do as well. If one is supplementing with B1 at least a few times a week it shouldn't be an issue.
Velvet is more resistant.
I can't link the site but humblefish wrote a detailed article on velvet along with a few other experienced sw keepers. Not that you're not knowledgeable I just had to read up on it when I had an issue.
I know some treatment sessions are a little scary. Lucky ive only dealt with doing that with fish once....ich. I routinely fw dipped corals I'd buy. Usually no issuses.
Thats the size of mine now, 3 1/2 years old and growing... saw 3' and more in public aquariums
