new puffer!

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by midgetwaiter

Okay you win, I'm not going to order a fish I can't find a decent home for to win an argument. I know of several people that are keeping them around North america though.

THE GLOVES ARE OFF AARON!

Expect a flying dragon kick next time we showdown! LOL

[Skimmer Juice]

No one can be happy.The fish is in a good home,I have as good of chance as anyone of keeping this fish healthy and happy.Last time I checked cowfish get around 2 feet full grown.How many of those do you see in fish stores?Atleast 1 per store at all times.When was the last time you seen one of those in a tank?Just be happy for me and there is nothing wrong with buying this fish.I will keep posting on this topic so you guys can see how he is doing.I talk to a guy on grimmreefers.com about this fish.He grows them out to a foot and a half then get s them to people with larger aquariums.I am now thinking of a 6 foot cube for him so space will be plenty.

Thanks for the fish Albert.

[naesco]

Thanks Emily for bringing the information on this fish to everyone's attention.

Thanks Albert for your comment that you will no longer bringing them in. That is a very responsible vendor attitude. If someone wants to specifically order one in they can.

Thank you

Wayne

[midgetwaiter]

Originally Posted by stinky

No one can be happy.The fish is in a good home,I have as good of chance as anyone of keeping this fish healthy and happy.Last time I checked cowfish get around 2 feet full grown.How many of those do you see in fish stores?Atleast 1 per store at all times.When was the last time you seen one of those in a tank?Just be happy for me and there is nothing wrong with buying this fish.I will keep posting on this topic so you guys can see how he is doing.I talk to a guy on grimmreefers.com about this fish.He grows them out to a foot and a half then get s them to people with larger aquariums.I am now thinking of a 6 foot cube for him so space will be plenty.

Thanks for the fish Albert.

I think you'll do great with this fish Stinky and you will really enjoy it. The square might not be the best choice though. IME puffers like a little bit of room to cruise and can get a little territorial with other fish. If you did an 8' x 3' tank you would be sacrificing water volume compared to a 6' x 6' but it may work better. Longer tanks allow you to arrange things so the lines of sight break up better in the tank and the fish can get away from each other if they want to. I've never been able to do that well in a cube myself but I've never tried on that scale either so just something to think about.

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by naesco

Thanks Emily for bringing the information on this fish to everyone's attention.

Thanks Albert for your comment that you will no longer bringing them in. That is a very responsible vendor attitude. If someone wants to specifically order one in they can.

Thank you

Wayne

Ummmm, I don't want to sound pretentious or anything, but are you faulting me for bringing in the animal in the first place?

If not, then thanks for the understanding.