Wolf1 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I'm looking redo one of my 55's into a Figure 8 puffer specific tank but am having a horrible time locating the puffers...anyone have any suggestions on possible sources?? Did the usual online searches but only a couple of places have them and they looked pretty sketchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) My LFS was able to get mine in for me - I thought about ordering online, but a lot of the times they don't even have the right species in the picture! I saw lots of Green Spotted or Ceylon puffers listed as Figure 8's, and vice-versa. LiveAquaria has them in stock right now - they're not my favorite online vendor, for sure, but I've always had decent luck with their customer service and shipments. Regardless, I don't think I've ever seen them look healthy from stores, unfortunately. Always kept in freshwater, usually underweight, sometimes with ich/flukes, etc. Mine perked up almost immediately once I got him home and acclimated him into brackish SG. Edited September 28, 2021 by Zenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Aqua huna rotates through puffers it seems, so you could wait for them as they are a sponsor of aquarium co-op. Figure 8's are the only mid brackish I've been able to locate other than scat and monos. Of course I live in Seattle so exotics aren't hard to come by in good condition here. Edited September 28, 2021 by Zenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Zenzo Posted September 28, 2021 Administrators Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/28/2021 at 7:48 AM, Wolf1 said: I'm looking redo one of my 55's into a Figure 8 puffer specific tank but am having a horrible time locating the puffers...anyone have any suggestions on possible sources?? Did the usual online searches but only a couple of places have them and they looked pretty sketchy. Some online sellers can be less than stellar (I am being tactful). I would recommend thoroughly researching online sellers and reading reviews before choosing them. With that being said, Figure 8s should be easy to come by. If you have a local fish store, they should be able to order some for you. I love my figure 8. He lives in my brackish mudskipper tank (they do better in brackish water). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf1 Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Thanks for the responses! I reached out to The Wet Spot which is my main LFS and they shot me down, but I'll keep searching the Portland LFS scene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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