2.5 Gallon Photo Log - Page 12 - Aquarium Advice

WaterPond · 05-24-2007, 07:02 AM

They looks awsomely healthy. My only concern would be that you have two in a 2.5gal. But i'm sure it will all work out fine because just look at that amazing tank, and how many hiding spots they have.

**Purrbox** · 05-24-2007, 10:41 AM

I'm fully aware that many recommend only having one Dwarf Puffer per 2.5 gallons. I've also read where the requirements is only perhaps a 1 gallons in a heavily planted tank. Considering how well the first Dwarf Puffer could completely disappear for days on end, I'm hoping that there's enough plants and hardscape to provide plenty of territory for both puffers.

Best case scenerio is that I end up with a male and female which would provide the fewest aggression issues. Second best case scenerio is that I end up with two females which should provide minimal aggression issues. Worst case scenerio is that I end up with two males and I have to find a new home for one.

We'll see how it works out, I'm keeping a close eye on them and will intervene if necessary.

Atl300zx · 05-24-2007, 01:23 PM

Here is a decent link on sexing dwarf puffer

http://www.dwarfpuffers.com/intro4.htm

**Purrbox** · 05-24-2007, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the tip Atl300zx, but I've already got that particular site bookmarked. The problem is that the puffers are too young to be sexed at this point.

Atl300zx · 05-24-2007, 04:39 PM

I figured that might be and issue and also assumed you knew about that site, just thought i would throw it out there.

Hope you get a m/f combo. I just had my first ever fry (platys) born yesterday morning.

**Purrbox** · 05-24-2007, 04:43 PM

I do appreciate the thought and I'm sure it will be useful for anyone interested in the Dwarf Puffers that hasn't found the site yet. If I'm not lucky enough to have a male and female, I still get to have plenty of fun breeding my Cherry Red Shrimp.

**Purrbox** · 02-02-2008, 09:54 PM

New picture. There's still a bit of alge on the Anubias nana 'petite' left over from an algae outbreak caused by neglect. The aquarium is coming back around nicely though and the plants are spreading nicely.

**Zagz** · 02-02-2008, 10:51 PM

Wow that is looking great! You have an aquatic green thumb.

05-24-2007, 07:02 AM	#111
WaterPond Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Corunna, Ontario (outside of sarnia) Posts: 2,616 Images: 5	They looks awsomely healthy. My only concern would be that you have two in a 2.5gal. But i'm sure it will all work out fine because just look at that amazing tank, and how many hiding spots they have. __________________ Jason Canadian Aquarium Auction!

05-24-2007, 10:41 AM	#112
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 4,911	I'm fully aware that many recommend only having one Dwarf Puffer per 2.5 gallons. I've also read where the requirements is only perhaps a 1 gallons in a heavily planted tank. Considering how well the first Dwarf Puffer could completely disappear for days on end, I'm hoping that there's enough plants and hardscape to provide plenty of territory for both puffers. Best case scenerio is that I end up with a male and female which would provide the fewest aggression issues. Second best case scenerio is that I end up with two females which should provide minimal aggression issues. Worst case scenerio is that I end up with two males and I have to find a new home for one. We'll see how it works out, I'm keeping a close eye on them and will intervene if necessary. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

05-24-2007, 01:23 PM	#113
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 446	Here is a decent link on sexing dwarf puffer http://www.dwarfpuffers.com/intro4.htm __________________ 55 Gallon Tank Log

05-24-2007, 03:20 PM	#114
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 4,911	Thanks for the tip Atl300zx, but I've already got that particular site bookmarked. The problem is that the puffers are too young to be sexed at this point. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

05-24-2007, 04:39 PM	#115
Atl300zx Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 446	I figured that might be and issue and also assumed you knew about that site, just thought i would throw it out there. Hope you get a m/f combo. I just had my first ever fry (platys) born yesterday morning. __________________ 55 Gallon Tank Log

05-24-2007, 04:43 PM	#116
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 4,911	I do appreciate the thought and I'm sure it will be useful for anyone interested in the Dwarf Puffers that hasn't found the site yet. If I'm not lucky enough to have a male and female, I still get to have plenty of fun breeding my Cherry Red Shrimp. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

02-02-2008, 10:51 PM	#118
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,882 Images: 92	Wow that is looking great! You have an aquatic green thumb. __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

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