Subj : Re: Figure eight puffer
To   : All
From : Richard Reynolds
Date : Wed Jan 21 2004 08:52 pm

>I would like to survey salinities used to keep figure eights from
>those who were successful in keeping them at least over a year. I know
>they can be kept in either freshwater and brackishwater but would like
>to determine the optimum salinity range in home aquarium settings.  I
>have had them without success in the past and acquired a new one
>recently. It is currently in 10 gal at a salinity of about 1
>tablespoon per gallon. I know it takes more than right salinity to
>keep them healthy but this has been my burning question for some time.
>Please share your experiences to help me maintain this intriguing pet
>fish.

I kept one alive for more than a year in full fresh water, and another
alive for more than a year in full streingth ASW, both different
puffers, and at different times.

I would look at a different reason that they are not living for you?
maybee the food you are feeding them.

richard reynolds
[email protected]
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