Mbu Wanted

[puffer 2008]

hi does anyone know where i can purchse a mbu puffer from ot will initally be goinginto a 5 by 2 by 2 untill i purchase my new aquarium the has been running for the best part of 3 years with a 405 a fluval 4 internal and a 1500 pond pump with prefilter on it i was just wondering if any one know where i can get hold of one or if anyone has one for sale cheers phil

 

[Fella]

hi does anyone know where i can purchse a mbu puffer from ot will initally be goinginto a 5 by 2 by 2 untill i purchase my new aquarium the has been running for the best part of 3 years with a 405 a fluval 4 internal and a 1500 pond pump with prefilter on it i was just wondering if any one know where i can get hold of one or if anyone has one for sale cheers phil

You can pick them up at most maidenhead aquatics, most of the year. Have you considered a fahaka puffer instead? Some people would say you could keep one in a 4x2x2 for life

 

[puffer 2008]

hi m8 i all ready have a nile puffer in the tank of his own i just want an mbu thanks for the advice

 

[digdog]

ark aquatics 01227 738209 had some nice ones recently. they have 3 shops in kent so depends where you are really.

 

[T1KARMANN]

whosale tropicals but were do you live ?

 

[mantis147]

You need a bigger tank that 5x2x2 for a MBU. More like a 7-8 footer

 

[puffer 2008]

i live in west yorkshire i know i need a bigger tank but that is gonna be a temp home for him untill i get my new tank but its gonna cost me a fair wack of money so im just wating for my inhertance to come thru then hes off in a 8x2x3

 

[DarkEntity]

i live in west yorkshire i know i need a bigger tank but that is gonna be a temp home for him untill i get my new tank but its gonna cost me a fair wack of money so im just wating for my inhertance to come thru then hes off in a 8x2x3

8ft long, 2ft deep, 3ft high, or am i getting my order the wrong way round...if not id go for a 3ft deep, allowing far more space for an Adult Mbu to turn around.

 

[T1KARMANN]

best off getting a 8x3x3ft even more money

 

[Fella]

You add a lot more to the cost if you have it 3ft high which isn't really necessary. Sensibly I think you could get away with a 7 long by 3 deep, by 2 high. Especially if you get it young.

 

[Mr._Fishy]

I would have to agree with fella, my uncle owns a 20" mbu in a 7x3x2 and it doesn't look stunted at all, all the fins are proportionate. It is very active and seems to be doing very well. It is probably THE most rewarding fish ever. If you can provide the housing they need, by all means get one.

Ryan