08-28-2012, 09:51 AM
|
#21
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 4,179
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWonderfulWub
Yes, actually, I have owned one, and I made the mistake of trying to keep him in too small of a tank. He outgrew successive tanks by leaps and bounds, and ended up being miserable when the tank grew to be too small. He eventually took over a 180g, which ended up being his permanent home, but at almost a foot length it was painfully obvious that the 125g was far too small of an aquarium for him.
He asked if the first tank was a correct size for him. I told him no. He asked if the other tank was a correct size, you said it was and I corrected you. His question was answered properly. Just because you've done something in the past doesn't mean it was correct or done properly; not everything works for one person. He's clearly not experienced in keeping a large, dirty saltwater fish like this, and so telling him to keep one in an aquarium that's too small for it is setting him up for disaster, and completely irresponsible.
I'll not argue with you further on this subject. You're more than welcome to your opinion on the required tank size for this fish, but when your recommendation flies in the face of countless recommendations across the internet and across personal experiences of thousands of aquarists, then perhaps it's time to reconsider not giving people advice on that particular subject.
|
Porcupine Puffer, Porcupinefish, Diodon nicthemerus
Puffer Fish, saltwater fish aquarium - Aquatic Connection
Porcupine Pufferfish, Porcupinefish - Diodon holocanthus
Now maybe youd like to retract your statements. You showed one site for your tank size, I just listed 3. Don't begin to lecture me on tank sizes, I've been doing this way to long, and don't open my mouth without knowing what I'm talking about. Now, leave this one alone!
|
|
|
|
08-28-2012, 01:03 PM
|
#22
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Naugatuck, CT
Posts: 2,904
|
RM, I am not trying to start a fight myself, but I do find it curious that the Blue Zoo Aquatics site says the fish reaches 20" in length, yet thinks a 75 gallon is accomodating...
Also, the user contributed fish profiles here at TFK show the puffer growing to 18", yet say the minimum size tank is a 125 gallon (an 18" wide tank). IMO I would want to give a full grown fish at least 6" to turn around...
|
|
|
|
08-28-2012, 01:13 PM
|
#23
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 4,179
|
Your absolutely right, there are a wide variety of tank sizes that are given, that is why I go with the 125f being the minimal size that I would recommend to anyone. Every site basically has their own realm of where they recommend a fish should be kept in. After keeping one and knowing the range in size and how long in years it takes this fish to get to adult, and their swim pattern I am comfortable advising such a size. I understand frustraion on people when they look up fish and get way to many conflictig ideas on how to keep them.
|
|
|
|
|
08-28-2012, 05:10 PM
|
#24
|
|
New Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sutton, NH
Posts: 46
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reefing Madness
|
So you use a website that states the eventual size of the fish to be almost two feet and recommends a 75g for it, and a website that doesn't even state the eventual size of the fish, as your proof that you're right? You're going to have to try harder than that to prove that you know what you're doing.
Like I said, I'm done arguing with you about it. Just know that you're doling out some terrible advice.
|
|
|
|
|
08-28-2012, 05:31 PM
|
#25
|
|
Super Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,049
|
Ok TFK members. Thank you for your input and help to Sunny09. I think she gets the point that she needs a HUGE tank, and will then need a solid strong floor to put said 1800+ pounds of water on.
Emma... do lots of research on the fish, saltwater set ups, what your home/floor can handle and placement of a huge tank. (concrete level basement floor is best). Thank you for being responsible enough to ask questions prior to stepping into a big project like this. Please keep us posted on your progress and decisions. Photographs will be required!! 
|
|
|
|
|
08-28-2012, 05:40 PM
|
#26
|
|
New Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sutton, NH
Posts: 46
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jakiebabie
Photographs will be required!! |
Agreed, everyone loves photos of porcupine puffers!
|
|
|
|
|
08-29-2012, 10:25 AM
|
#27
|
|
New Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 4
|
Thanks guys. Unfortunately after reading all these posts I have realised that as much as I love these fish I am going to be unable to buy one for the minute. It is very frustrating that every website says different size tanks, it seemed like a possible thing when looking at other sites but when getting your advice I just can't fit that large of a tank in my Mums house. Also don't think she would appreciate it or the floors. Lol. Hopefully one day when I move out I'll be able to get one. I am gutted but I am not going to buy one unless I can give it the proper care it requires. I'll have to make do with seeing everyones pictures on here.
Thanks again for giving me proper advice. It's a shame not all sites are as good and give proper advice on there care. Makes me sad to think there are probably puffers out there in a tank too small for them.
Emma
|
|
|
|
|
|
