Puffer ID?

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tezr

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got a few new ones just wanted to double check IDs..

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2nd from bottom is a congo puffer. the others i think are saddleback puffer but im not 100% about that
 
all tetraodon lineatus except that one blurry pic I can't id...
 
fahaka and what apperas to be a hump back puffer not sure
 
says you got a few, and the patterns dont match on the fahaka's so im assuming you got two fahaka's? hope you know its basically impossible to keep anything with a fahaka, as they usually kill everything. two fahaka's together is even worse, almost certain death. your also looking at atleast 120g 4x2x2 tank minimum for each fahaka, 180g 6x2x2 preffered.

if you already know all the info i rambled off, great. just making shure you knew.:)
 
i wouldn't be too sure about the congo puffer (tetraodon miurus)...

would like to see another pic!

cheers
 
dmopar74;1818801; said:
says you got a few, and the patterns dont match on the fahaka's so im assuming you got two fahaka's? hope you know its basically impossible to keep anything with a fahaka, as they usually kill everything. two fahaka's together is even worse, almost certain death. your also looking at atleast 120g 4x2x2 tank minimum for each fahaka, 180g 6x2x2 preffered.

if you already know all the info i rambled off, great. just making shure you knew.:)
Yeah the 1st and 2nd pics are of different fish. I have them seperated and they will be housed by themselves. The one in the first pic was bitting at it's reflection so there will be no living together. It did eat from my hand the first night and ever so gently pulled the krill from my fingers. I know this behavior will change...

I have twin alcoves on both sides of my fireplace (why I have a fireplace in Texas is beyond me) that is 4 foot and will make a great place for 120s.
 
tezr;1819358; said:
Yeah the 1st and 2nd pics are of different fish. I have them seperated and they will be housed by themselves. The one in the first pic was bitting at it's reflection so there will be no living together. It did eat from my hand the first night and ever so gently pulled the krill from my fingers. I know this behavior will change...

I have twin alcoves on both sides of my fireplace (why I have a fireplace in Texas is beyond me) that is 4 foot and will make a great place for 120s.

sounds like your fireplace area will be quite impressive! yeah the gently pulling will definetely stop, my fahaka rips shrimp out of my hand HARD!
 
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