150 Gallon Tank 5x2x2 Tetraodon Tank.

[LadfromLondon]

After weeks and weeks and even more weeks of head scratching, pondering and second-guessing, I have finally decided.

As I start to close the chapter of university for this academic year, a new chapter begins. In the coming weeks, I will have completed my second undergraduate year and I will be edging towards finishing my internship with a management consulting company. This leaves me with time I usually cannot afford to spend on projects.

This will be my grandest project yet. In the coming weeks, I will be looking to order a sweet custom 5x2x2 150G low iron rimless aquarium to reap the rewards of my work this year.

The boss of this tank will be one sole fish, a Fahaka Puffer (Tetraodon Lineatus). Some Tetras may prove to be worthy inhabitants too. It will come in at 1”, and I will be doing my best to beef it out at 18”. One problem remains, I need to name it!

Name suggestions guys!

 

[A201]

Besides Tetras, look at Denison Barbs & Dawkinsia Filamentosa Barbs.
Both species would look great in a five foot tank & usually grow too big to be considered prey.
I've kept Denisons in the past & currently keep Filamentosas. Both beautiful species.

 

[Pfrozen]

The name I always suggest:

Mr. Fish

 

[LadfromLondon]

Besides Tetras, look at Denison Barbs & Dawkinsia Filamentosa Barbs.
Both species would look great in a five foot tank & usually grow too big to be considered prey.
I've kept Denisons in the past & currently keep Filamentosas. Both beautiful species.

That’s an interesting pattern of thought. I had considered smaller fish because my pattern for thought was going for something too small for him/her to bother.

I was thinking Cardinals since I can get them for £0.50 each and they are stunning. However, they may be small enough to get sucked into my overflow & into my sump. Then, I thought Congo Tetras to stick with theme of Africa (Mbuna Tank opposite) and since I naturally have hard water.

Mollies are a possibility too, although they also grow to a decent size. I will definitely look into the barbs you have mentioned. I’ve never kept Barbs so they could be my first!

Thank you!

The name I always suggest:

Mr. Fish

Nooo! That’s too simple and although my family already think I’m crazy, calling an 18” wet pet Mr. fish will not do me any favours!

If memory serves me right, Fahaka’s are virtually unsexable. If I think it’s a she, I have only thought of Padmè, because of my Star Wars affection. If I think it’s a male, I was thinking Alan, like Alan from Hangover, because Fahaka Puffers are also truly a one man wolf pack.

 

[JustAFishServant]

Wow wow wow...I'm gonna want to see this project!

Will you be sharing it here on Fishlore?

 

[LadfromLondon]

Wow wow wow...I'm gonna want to see this project!

Will you be sharing it here on Fishlore?

Thank you! I will be doing my best to share it as I go!

There isn’t too much left to do to be honest. The cabinet has been built and ready for a few months. The sump needs some modifications and installations and it‘s good to go.

Then the tank I believe will have a 12 week lead time which will be painful. In between then, it’ll just be a matter of stocking up fish food and getting a few essentials e.g. sand and decor. For decor, I’ve seen far too many experiences of Fahaka’s biting and uprooting plants for me to bother. I’ll just chuck a pothos in the sump and let it do its thang.

The scape will be pretty simple. I’ll paint the background black, add white sand and some large poly resin rocks. Maybe fake plants. Not sure how I feel about them.

At that point, I’ll decide on any other tank mates to trial with the puffer. Nothing too expensive. These large puffers can take your knuckle off, so no fish would stand a chance, should my puffer have an issue with them. I’m thinking 100 or so Cardinals to season the tank. During that time, I’ll be quarantining my puffer and deworming it multiple times while it grows out a little in my 25G quarantine. Then in he/she goes to it’s forever home!

 

[Randomfishlover]

If its a female, i would name it Artemis or Circe (sir-sea). Two powerful godesses from mythology. (The fist being the god of hunting).
I personally just like how cool the names sound and i think it would fit a puffer.

 

[LadfromLondon]

If its a female, i would name it Artemis or Circe (sir-sea). Two powerful godesses from mythology. (The fist being the god of hunting).
I personally just like how cool the names sound and i think it would fit a puffer.

Whoa, now those are some awesome names. I really like the meaning behind Artemis.

Thank you! On the list it goes!

 

[LadfromLondon]

Just a quick update. A list of potential names has been compiled, I’m still adding to it. Name not decided yet.

Figured I’d show y’all where my Puffer will be living. In the man cave, opposite my soon-to-be Malawi display tank.

My mini pond, aka a 69L heavy duty bucket arrived today. It will be tested before use and if all goes well, I will use it as a snail culture. It can be seen left in the picture, however this will be in my kept in my room.

 

[LadfromLondon]

Small update. It’s difficult doing anything at the minute, I’m either working and studying 8-12 hours a day at the minute, so it’s pretty hectic!

I’ve chosen my Puffer’s tank mates, should it let them live. 100x Cardinals and if he lets the mostly live, maybe some more?

 

[A201]

I believe Puffers are predators. Anything small enough to fit in it's mouth is likely to go in.
Maybe a more economical idea to stock bigger Tetras or Barbs.

 

[LadfromLondon]

I believe Puffers are predators. Anything small enough to fit in it's mouth is likely to go in.
Maybe a more economical idea to stock bigger Tetras or Barbs.

Honestly, my logic is the smaller the fish, the less likely the puffer is to see his/her territory being claimed. Barbs might be too inquisitive for the puffer’s liking, especially Tiger Barbs. It’s a shame because I like them a lot!