pinkfloydpuffer

Hm... I think it depends on where you get them. Mine were about $3.50... or maybe $3.99... But they should definitely be under $10 each anywhere you get them

MissMTS

That's good. I can't afford expensive fish right now, but 3-5 dollars should def. be fine

pinkfloydpuffer

Yeah, no worries. DPs are too small to cost alot lol

PufferofDoom

Ooh, Puffers! Your gonna have to definitely post some pics.

kittenface14

The Dwarf Puffers are so cute, they are a little shy at first. I have had mine for a few weeks now and they are starting to trust me and finally got to see one attack a snail! That was an exciting mile stone in my book with them!

I paid $4.99 each for my two.

CHoffman

My DP's were never shy..lol..I must have some outgoing little buggers. I paid 4.99 for each of mine too. Soooo worth it though.

MissMTS

Got the tank today and set it up at my work The tank was already cycled, so when I picked it up from the person who sold it to me, I drained the water out, and put the filter media in a tub of tank water. I drove the tank to my work and set it up. Everything is running great. I am wondering if I should add fish today, so that the bacteria don't die or if I should wait until tomorrow. I have always added fish right away to seeded tanks, but I want to get everyone's imput on this....

pinkfloydpuffer

Hm.... maybe just put a little pinch of fish food in there?

MissMTS

Shoot, the one thing that I forgot to bring to work with me....... Would it be really bad if I added the fish today?

Here is a pic of the tank so far. There is no background yet (I'll probably add one tomorrow) and I want to add more plants too. Its a work in progress.

Attached Images

PufferTank003-1.jpg (263.8 KB, 18 views)

pinkfloydpuffer

I don't think it's bad...

Looks like fun! More plants are always better for DPs

MissMTS

Yeah, I am picking up some more plants tomorrow from a guy that was selling some on craigslist (java fern and java moss). I would just go to the fish store on my break and get some fish food, but seeing as I really don't need any because I have a ton at home, I would rather not spend the money. I was thinking of picking up 3 DP's and letting them get used to the tank and then adding another two plus a BN pleco or some otos in a week or so. How does that sound?

pinkfloydpuffer

Sounds good to me!
We must see pics of them though

MissMTS

Good thing I brought my camara to work

pinkfloydpuffer

MissMTS

Dang it......I am a bad girl

I went to the LFS and my favorite fish guy was there. Well I ended up bringing home 5 DP's and a BN pleco since he gave me such a fantastic deal ($2.50 per DP and $8 for the BN). Then as I was looking at the plants he showed me a bag of corkscrew vals that they had just gotten in. They were gorgeous! He gave me the whole bag for 6 bucks So needless to say my tank is now fully stocked. The DP's are no bigger than 1/4 inch and my bn is 2 inches so the bioload won't be too much, i don't think. They are acclimating to the tank right now. They are to small to sex, so I am gonna have to give them unisex names. If I end up with more than 2 males, I will have to trade some out at some point. Anyways, I'll post pics when they get settled in. Now I gotta think of names

pinkfloydpuffer

Yay!!!!
I can't wait to see them!!!

MissMTS

Hey Pink,
Do I need to feed my DP's aniti parasite food for the first week or so, or should I just wait and see if they need it?

pinkfloydpuffer

It's your choice. I haven't had IP problems with any of my DPs, but plenty with all my other puffers. Not sure if I was lucky or what. I got them from two different lfs. It certainly wouldn't hurt though. I'd suggest getting them to eat first before you try meds on them though, they can be quite picky.