Straight forward advice about keeping freshwater pufferfish
All right, so I’ve decided that it’s time to talk about a subject that I feel is super important, especially if you want to keep your fish alive – why setting up a quarantine tank for your new puffer is SO important. In fact, one the first things that I’ll ask you if you are having problems [...]
Since we’re in the market for a few more fish tanks, I thought I’d take a look at what my local Craigslist had to offer. After browsing through some posts, I noticed a trend that really bothered me – people were keeping a lot of hazards next to their tanks that could definitely pose problems [...]
Swimming up and down the glass in their tank is a common behavior that all puffers exhibit, including freshwater, brackish and saltwater species. This is referred to as glass surfing, and it can be a sign of stress, boredom, hunger, or any combination of the above. This is not to be confused with a puffer [...]
Did you miss Part 1: Determining Why You Want a Puffer? Check it out now! Now that you’ve made sure that a puffer is the right type of fish for you, it’s time to start setting up the correct environment for your future finned friend to live in. This should always be done in advance, [...]
Introducing your new fish into an established fish tank is one of the most important aspects of freshwater pufferfish care. Because puffers are scaleless fish, they are sensitive to the toxins in their environment, like Ammonia, heavy metals, and Nitrite. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation in circulation due to poor pet store [...]