new puffer!
 

I just got back from gold's.Purchased a Mappa puffer he is crazy looking.I will try to post pics tommorow.I just wanted to leave him alone for atleast a day.:biggrin:

Up to 26" ??

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1852

Why would this be an aquarium fish?

Because it's cool?

thank goodness for glass and money.

Hmmm......:sad:

what do you mean hmmm?The chances of the fish getting that size is slim.

You're right. It's not a tang. Very informative thread however.

I'd think this is much more challenging than a tang frankly. For one thing it is much larger, this fish at only 12" represents a huge bio load because of it's mass and diet. It is also much smarter and can be a serious danger to it's owner at that size or bigger.

However if someone is willing to take it on the responsibility I can't see why there would be an issue. Sniping at someone isn't going to change anything.

That is not a good enough answer Albert!
Did you sell Stinky the fish?
The website Emily referred to indicates a minimum 180 gallon tank is required.
What is the size of your tank, Stinky?

Thank you
Wayne

Of course I sold him the fish. Who else in town can get that kinda stuff?

The tone of those thread is just going completely sour. Stinky is not ignorant to the nature of the animal, nor is he unwilling to upgrade if needbe. That said, his tank IS big enough.

Just about anyone? It's not especially rare, you just don't see them in stores very often.

Ive never seen one.I am going to get a 5 or 6 foot cube minus the height.So I'am not worried plus I have already a longhorn cowfish and they dont stay small.This fish is in good hands.

WHERE IS THE PIC. I say kudos to who ever takes on a challenge like that. I hope your fish lives a long healthy life.

When all the other stores start bringing them in, then I'll concede my point.

here is a pic


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...c/50d77960.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...c/DSC05381.jpg

I hope they don't Albert.

I had a couple adopted Stars and Stripes puffers that could barely turn around in a 155g.

I won't even touch this.







































Nice puffer.

Should I mention they eat away all the silicone in your tank ? Or maybe not....:mrgreen:

Okay you win, I'm not going to order a fish I can't find a decent home for to win an argument. I know of several people that are keeping them around North america though.

Wow! A bit of controversy on this one.....

THE GLOVES ARE OFF AARON!

Expect a flying dragon kick next time we showdown! LOL

No one can be happy.The fish is in a good home,I have as good of chance as anyone of keeping this fish healthy and happy.Last time I checked cowfish get around 2 feet full grown.How many of those do you see in fish stores?Atleast 1 per store at all times.When was the last time you seen one of those in a tank?Just be happy for me and there is nothing wrong with buying this fish.I will keep posting on this topic so you guys can see how he is doing.I talk to a guy on grimmreefers.com about this fish.He grows them out to a foot and a half then get s them to people with larger aquariums.I am now thinking of a 6 foot cube for him so space will be plenty.

Thanks for the fish Albert.

Thanks Emily for bringing the information on this fish to everyone's attention.

Thanks Albert for your comment that you will no longer bringing them in. That is a very responsible vendor attitude. If someone wants to specifically order one in they can.

Thank you

Wayne

I think you'll do great with this fish Stinky and you will really enjoy it. The square might not be the best choice though. IME puffers like a little bit of room to cruise and can get a little territorial with other fish. If you did an 8' x 3' tank you would be sacrificing water volume compared to a 6' x 6' but it may work better. Longer tanks allow you to arrange things so the lines of sight break up better in the tank and the fish can get away from each other if they want to. I've never been able to do that well in a cube myself but I've never tried on that scale either so just something to think about.

Ummmm, I don't want to sound pretentious or anything, but are you faulting me for bringing in the animal in the first place?

If not, then thanks for the understanding.