Dwarf Puffer Questions
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Blondielovesfish
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Okay, thats great to hear as my brother breeds mealworms so I'll be able to feed those when I get a DP 
Would it be best to cut them up before feeding?
Would it be best to cut them up before feeding?
Blondielovesfish
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Okay, I'll do that then thanks for your help
thanks for your help
You have too watch it with those. Alot of the bugs sold in stores have an additive which can be harmful to critters. I can't remember what it is at the moment but it builds up in the animals system and can cause death.Wildbetta said:
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Found it. Most mealworms in stores are raised in corn bedding. This often results in them being contaminated with aflatoxins which in large enough quantities can poison.
/www.foodsafetywatch.com/public/482.cfmFound it. Most mealworms in stores are raised in corn bedding. This often results in them being contaminated with aflatoxins which in large enough quantities can poison.
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Found it. Most mealworms in stores are raised in corn bedding. This often results in them being contaminated with aflatoxins which in large enough quantities can poison.
that is why we feed them a varied diet
Dwarf Puffers are aggressive and need brackish water when they mature. They like snails (but will only eat them at night so its hard to tell), frozen or live bloodworms, and occasionally if hungry enough will venture into the shrimp business. Mine really only eat bloodworms/snails but you can put 10-15 in and if you still see snails leave it alone until you are sure they are gone or being eaten.Ninjouzata said:Hi! I have a few questions about these as I'm going to be getting one for my boyfriend.
It will be going into a 5 gallon tank, and will have an Aqua-Tech 5-15 filter, and of course a heater just not sure what kind yet (leaning towards the unadjustable kind from Wal-Mart that I think stays at 78).
I have plenty of snails in my 55 gallon tank, but not sure how many I will need to be feeding it or how long they will last. What other foods can I feed it? Is there something other than snails that can be used as it's main diet? Is there something other than snails that I can put in the tank to keep it's beak down? Are there any snails that could be safe as a tank mate for it? Like larger ones? Will the filter be sufficient enough? Any specific plants that might be good for this tank/the puffer? Do they bite?I was sure I had more questions but have forgotten now. Also if anyone has any pics of their DP setups I would love to see. Thank you to anyone who responds!
I would recommend getting 'South American Puffer' over a Dwarf because they are community puffers and do not ever need brackish water. If you take the risk with the dwarf just understand it is aggresive and can't help from noming on his friends.
They are aggressive, but it depends on each fish individually.draxis said:
Dwarf Puffers are aggressive and need brackish water when they mature. They like snails (but will only eat them at night so its hard to tell), frozen or live bloodworms, and occasionally if hungry enough will venture into the shrimp business. Mine really only eat bloodworms/snails but you can put 10-15 in and if you still see snails leave it alone until you are sure they are gone or being eaten.Hi! I have a few questions about these as I'm going to be getting one for my boyfriend.
It will be going into a 5 gallon tank, and will have an Aqua-Tech 5-15 filter, and of course a heater just not sure what kind yet (leaning towards the unadjustable kind from Wal-Mart that I think stays at 78).
I have plenty of snails in my 55 gallon tank, but not sure how many I will need to be feeding it or how long they will last. What other foods can I feed it? Is there something other than snails that can be used as it's main diet? Is there something other than snails that I can put in the tank to keep it's beak down? Are there any snails that could be safe as a tank mate for it? Like larger ones? Will the filter be sufficient enough? Any specific plants that might be good for this tank/the puffer? Do they bite?I was sure I had more questions but have forgotten now. Also if anyone has any pics of their DP setups I would love to see. Thank you to anyone who responds!
I would recommend getting 'South American Puffer' over a Dwarf because they are community puffers and do not ever need brackish water. If you take the risk with the dwarf just understand it is aggresive and can't help from noming on his friends.
Mine will eat snails any time of day, and will splurge until they're gone!I don't believe dwarf puffers ever need brackish water. They are freshwater fish.
Dwarf puffers dont need brackish water. They live in pure freshwaterdraxis said:
Dwarf Puffers are aggressive and need brackish water when they mature. They like snails (but will only eat them at night so its hard to tell), frozen or live bloodworms, and occasionally if hungry enough will venture into the shrimp business. Mine really only eat bloodworms/snails but you can put 10-15 in and if you still see snails leave it alone until you are sure they are gone or being eaten.Hi! I have a few questions about these as I'm going to be getting one for my boyfriend.
It will be going into a 5 gallon tank, and will have an Aqua-Tech 5-15 filter, and of course a heater just not sure what kind yet (leaning towards the unadjustable kind from Wal-Mart that I think stays at 78).
I have plenty of snails in my 55 gallon tank, but not sure how many I will need to be feeding it or how long they will last. What other foods can I feed it? Is there something other than snails that can be used as it's main diet? Is there something other than snails that I can put in the tank to keep it's beak down? Are there any snails that could be safe as a tank mate for it? Like larger ones? Will the filter be sufficient enough? Any specific plants that might be good for this tank/the puffer? Do they bite?I was sure I had more questions but have forgotten now. Also if anyone has any pics of their DP setups I would love to see. Thank you to anyone who responds!
I would recommend getting 'South American Puffer' over a Dwarf because they are community puffers and do not ever need brackish water. If you take the risk with the dwarf just understand it is aggresive and can't help from noming on his friends.
and I think ninjouzala wants a species only tank
They are aggressive, but it depends on each fish individually.Gizaroo2 said:
Dwarf Puffers are aggressive and need brackish water when they mature. They like snails (but will only eat them at night so its hard to tell), frozen or live bloodworms, and occasionally if hungry enough will venture into the shrimp business. Mine really only eat bloodworms/snails but you can put 10-15 in and if you still see snails leave it alone until you are sure they are gone or being eaten.
Hi! I have a few questions about these as I'm going to be getting one for my boyfriend.
It will be going into a 5 gallon tank, and will have an Aqua-Tech 5-15 filter, and of course a heater just not sure what kind yet (leaning towards the unadjustable kind from Wal-Mart that I think stays at 78).
I have plenty of snails in my 55 gallon tank, but not sure how many I will need to be feeding it or how long they will last. What other foods can I feed it? Is there something other than snails that can be used as it's main diet? Is there something other than snails that I can put in the tank to keep it's beak down? Are there any snails that could be safe as a tank mate for it? Like larger ones? Will the filter be sufficient enough? Any specific plants that might be good for this tank/the puffer? Do they bite?I was sure I had more questions but have forgotten now. Also if anyone has any pics of their DP setups I would love to see. Thank you to anyone who responds!
I would recommend getting 'South American Puffer' over a Dwarf because they are community puffers and do not ever need brackish water. If you take the risk with the dwarf just understand it is aggresive and can't help from noming on his friends.
I don't believe dwarf puffers ever need brackish water. They are freshwater fish.
They start freshwater and go brackish... They are not found in the same spot of the rivers as the South American Puffer, do some research please
ncguppy830
Male
they can live in brackish but it will lower thewre lifespan
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