Ok so I just aquired a 55gal and stand. I read the bottom and it states all panels tempered so that means no drilling. I have been wanting a fish only to house a large puffer for awhile now. Well water better time than now. The stand is short like a walmart black maybe 2ft tall stand with two doors. The members that have fish only how whould I go about this. Do I need 55lbs lr or what. I don't have the first clue when it comes to this. What all do I need?
How to fish only
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LR is good for all SW tanks as it is a main part of the filtration. If you have some LR, you can just use HOB filters or a canister filter and some powerheads.
Also, make sure the 55 is enough for your puffer, some get quite large.
Also, make sure the 55 is enough for your puffer, some get quite large.
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Full grown or now? Take into account the future size of the fish, not the current size.
Best to do some research before choosing a must-have puffer - many get really large - like basketball sized.
I don't recommend canisters. HOB filter of 400 GPH or better and a HOB skimmer will work on a 55.
And live rock, of course.
Jenn
I don't recommend canisters. HOB filter of 400 GPH or better and a HOB skimmer will work on a 55.
And live rock, of course.
Jenn
Marine Designs has a (5" maybe)porcupine puffer in the last tank on the left side.. it's a curious little fish, swimming right up to the edge of the glass and watching you as you stand there...
the eyes are AWESOME to watch..
i know it's not right around the corner from fayetteville.. but it's a gorgeous fish..
the eyes are AWESOME to watch..
i know it's not right around the corner from fayetteville.. but it's a gorgeous fish..
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Haha, I saw one at Tim's last month, and when he got the feeding utensil out, the fish was going nuts at the front of the glass and jumping up out of the water for some food.
