Topless edge dwarf puffer tank

Elppan · 10-26-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by supermoto

anyone know where i can get some Anubius Nana with out paying a ton for shipping?

As weird as it is to suggest, I found my nanas at petsmart in the little tubes for I think $4 a piece. I got two with large rizomes so I was able to make 4 plants outta two. You can always see if anyone has a good deal with WTB though.

supermoto · 10-27-2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Elppan

As weird as it is to suggest, I found my nanas at petsmart in the little tubes for I think $4 a piece. I got two with large rizomes so I was able to make 4 plants outta two. You can always see if anyone has a good deal with WTB though.

Great! I'll look tomorrow, thanks.
Added a few more java fern and a anubius from my big tank

supermoto · 10-27-2012, 06:52 AM

On another note this tank is reminding me how much I hate HOB filters. Tried adding some floaters and they are flying around the tank like crazy. Might order a small canister filter.

somewhatshocked · 10-27-2012, 03:06 PM

In a rimless tank like this, it should be easy to section off a portion of water surface with fishing line. That will allow your floating plants to grow without being constantly bumped around.

Could also use flexible airline tubing.

supermoto · 10-29-2012, 04:50 AM

So it's been 7 days, I seeded the filter with media from my established tank and filled it half way with water from that established tank. Been testing it and still no sign of a cycle. I'm pretty sure it's good to go but might wait a few more days and a few water changes till I add the puffer. Sound like I am going about this the right way?

andrewss · 10-29-2012, 05:28 AM

aren't you just adding one puffer? I mean I am not super experienced yet but I would assume that isn't going to be much of a bioload for a 6 gallon and considering you have a head start on the cycle with the seeding going on I would assume you would be good to go assuming you test the tank regularly and are ready to do frequent water changes for a lil while... just my two cents

supermoto · 10-29-2012, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewss

aren't you just adding one puffer? I mean I am not super experienced yet but I would assume that isn't going to be much of a bioload for a 6 gallon and considering you have a head start on the cycle with the seeding going on I would assume you would be good to go assuming you test the tank regularly and are ready to do frequent water changes for a lil while... just my two cents

I am thinking the same. All the filter floss in this new tanks filter is from my established tank. So are all the plants. And yes just one puffer. I read a lot on the dwarf puffers and a lot of people said I could keep 2 in this tank. A male and a female, but I just don't feel confident in that. So at least for now I am just getting one.

andrewss · 10-29-2012, 07:29 AM

I am no expert with puffers but it sure seems like you can house two in there assuming they have enough hiding places to feel comfortable enough with...

but yeah back to the cycle thing, how many times have you tested it? you are getting 0 nitrates? you using api liquid test kit? and finally perhaps you could lightly feed the tank some food to feed ammonia

/rambling

arsNatura · 10-29-2012, 05:28 PM

I've read a lot into puffers as I am planning to get about 3 for a 20g, with that tank, I would probably do just one so you don't have to worry about any aggression issues which could come up as they get older.

**Borikuan** · 10-29-2012, 09:06 PM

Looking good! Better get into breeding snails to feed the little guy, mine wont take anything else. Its sure fun to watch them stuff their nose all the way into the shell and suck that slimy morsel out.

supermoto · 10-29-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Borikuan

Looking good! Better get into breeding snails to feed the little guy, mine wont take anything else. Its sure fun to watch them stuff their nose all the way into the shell and suck that slimy morsel out.

my 25 gallon is a snail producing machine so i got plenty

dr.tran · 10-29-2012, 10:17 PM

Very nice and clean. I like

supermoto · 10-30-2012, 02:22 AM

I picked up the little guy today, already hunting snails!

andrewss · 10-30-2012, 06:06 AM

very nice... these are such cool lil guys

besides the feeder snails are you planning on any other fauna? perhaps shrimps would be too easy for him to pick on but I wonder if a CPO or something could be interesting....

jeander · 10-30-2012, 06:57 AM

What kind of heater are you using? I am looking for a small, reliable heater for my 5 g tank that isn't preset. . .

jeander

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andrewss Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 381	aren't you just adding one puffer? I mean I am not super experienced yet but I would assume that isn't going to be much of a bioload for a 6 gallon and considering you have a head start on the cycle with the seeding going on I would assume you would be good to go assuming you test the tank regularly and are ready to do frequent water changes for a lil while... just my two cents __________________ 5 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194294 2 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194519

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andrewss Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 381	I am no expert with puffers but it sure seems like you can house two in there assuming they have enough hiding places to feel comfortable enough with... but yeah back to the cycle thing, how many times have you tested it? you are getting 0 nitrates? you using api liquid test kit? and finally perhaps you could lightly feed the tank some food to feed ammonia /rambling __________________ 5 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194294 2 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194519

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supermoto Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 101	On another note this tank is reminding me how much I hate HOB filters. Tried adding some floaters and they are flying around the tank like crazy. Might order a small canister filter.

10-29-2012, 04:50 AM	#20
supermoto Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 101	So it's been 7 days, I seeded the filter with media from my established tank and filled it half way with water from that established tank. Been testing it and still no sign of a cycle. I'm pretty sure it's good to go but might wait a few more days and a few water changes till I add the puffer. Sound like I am going about this the right way?

10-29-2012, 05:28 PM	#24
arsNatura Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 100	I've read a lot into puffers as I am planning to get about 3 for a 20g, with that tank, I would probably do just one so you don't have to worry about any aggression issues which could come up as they get older.

10-30-2012, 02:22 AM	#28
supermoto Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 101	I picked up the little guy today, already hunting snails!

10-30-2012, 06:06 AM	#29
andrewss Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 381	very nice... these are such cool lil guys besides the feeder snails are you planning on any other fauna? perhaps shrimps would be too easy for him to pick on but I wonder if a CPO or something could be interesting.... __________________ 5 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194294 2 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194519

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jeander Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 54	What kind of heater are you using? I am looking for a small, reliable heater for my 5 g tank that isn't preset. . . jeander

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