New Fahaka Puffer

[Hilly]

Nice Fahaka.
If you can, upgrade him to a 125g or more as soon as possible. It would be a shame for his growth to start stunting in that tank and not reach his full size. They need the space and areas of high water flow to properly exercise and that 55g isn't going to cut it for long.

 

[WyldFya]

He's only in it until I can get the filtration for a larger tank.

 

[Honda12]

If you don't mind saying, how much was he?

 

[WyldFya]

Free.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

free???

SWEET!!!

 

[unknownuza13]

He has plenty of space right now. The tank is 13" wide, and he is only 11. His larger tank is in the process of being prepared, gotta get a new filter for the big one. Fahakas can live in a 125 for life correct?

Fahakas have been known to reach 18" which is the normal width of a 125 gallon tank. Something that is 24" wide would be much more suitable and would make the puffer a lot happier. I agree with everyone else I would get it into a bigger tank as soon as you possibly can. It's an awesome looking fahaka. I miss mine.

 

[Honda12]

Free.

Wow, thats the best price. A lot cheaper than my mbu puffer.

 

[WyldFya]

Fahakas have been known to reach 18" which is the normal width of a 125 gallon tank. Something that is 24" wide would be much more suitable and would make the puffer a lot happier. I agree with everyone else I would get it into a bigger tank as soon as you possibly can. It's an awesome looking fahaka. I miss mine.

This is very true. Unfortunately I only have enough filtration to keep a 55 up and running right now. I will be getting a Eheim 2080 soon, and that will give me more than enough filtration, however until then, i'm stuck with a 55 and a fluval.

Is there any reason why a fahaka couldn't survive in either a 48x18x20 or a 48x24x20?

 

[Hilly]

Is there any reason why a fahaka couldn't survive in either a 48x18x20 or a 48x24x20?

Still a bit too small for life. Something in the size region of 5x2x2 should be what you're looking for to keep him in for life. But whatever size a width of 24" is recommended so he can turn easily in the tank and doesn't feel to cramped in.

 

[IMFishHead]

Nice puffer!