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  • Fahaka freaking out

    So my fahaka is about 8 inches long now. I have had him since forever.
    I noticed that he is acting slightly strange.
    For one he kicked the gar out of the tank......
    He seems to freak out sometimes if i move something or insert something in the tank.
    He like 1/4 way puffed on me yesterday. First time i have ever seen him puff at all.
    He flys around the tank soaking the wall and myself in the process.
    He is fine eats raw shimp like its going out of style. Not aggressive toward the catfish or the 2 cichlids.

    Has anyone ever had a fahaka fall out of the tank? From being scared or anything.

    I have a 120 gallon 4x2x2.
    No lid kind starting to think i need something.

    Problem is that i have T5 lights and a hob filter and a canister filter.
    I know a sheet of glass wont work cuz it will just break or be too heavy.

    Custom top is obvously an option but i live in an apt so hard to do any wood work.
    Could use a dash of salt......

    120 gallon Fahaka, Gar, Catfish, 2 dwarf graumi, 2 cichlid

    30 gallon salt

    10 gallon baby cichlid

  • #2
    I'd check your parameters first...do any thing different lately?

    Every puffer is different, but sometimes they just spook or sulk...maybe he's having a bad week.

    It is generally recommended to have a top on, they can flip themselves out trying to chase something, or spooking, or just...because they're puffers. And if they hit the ground and puff, it can sometimes result in death even if you're sitting right there to put them right back in the tank- the air can be hard for them to release.

    I'd double check parameters and definitely look into tops- we have glass tops on our 150, just pulled forward a touch to get the equipment in the back. It'll hold up your light.
    "I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar Wilde

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    • #3
      The only thing is i dont have a couple hundred bucks to throw down on a glass top
      Could use a dash of salt......

      120 gallon Fahaka, Gar, Catfish, 2 dwarf graumi, 2 cichlid

      30 gallon salt

      10 gallon baby cichlid

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      • #4
        They're usually not too bad...

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        • #5
          Or you could look for some used.
          "I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar Wilde

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          • #6
            Thanks for the link. I just ordered one.
            Could use a dash of salt......

            120 gallon Fahaka, Gar, Catfish, 2 dwarf graumi, 2 cichlid

            30 gallon salt

            10 gallon baby cichlid

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            • #7
              My puffer gets moody, I have noticed that if I feed him a lot he gets moody and sulks or just lazy! Once I noticed that I cut his feeding back a tad and he's always active following me around and greeting me everyday. At least that's how I see it, he's probably just hungry lol.
              20g mixed reef

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              • #8
                No problem!
                "I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar Wilde

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                • #9
                  I feed him about 2 raw shrimp in the morning and at night.
                  Could use a dash of salt......

                  120 gallon Fahaka, Gar, Catfish, 2 dwarf graumi, 2 cichlid

                  30 gallon salt

                  10 gallon baby cichlid

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                  • #10
                    So 4 raw shrimp a day? How often do you do water changes? Just curious...
                    20g mixed reef

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                    • #11
                      once a week.
                      40%
                      Could use a dash of salt......

                      120 gallon Fahaka, Gar, Catfish, 2 dwarf graumi, 2 cichlid

                      30 gallon salt

                      10 gallon baby cichlid

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                      • #12
                        It would be cool to see a picture.
                        Nothing Kills Evil Like a Sharp Stick...

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Ryan Davis View Post
                          I feed him about 2 raw shrimp in the morning and at night.
                          He might be a little sluggish...just like people, feed 'em too much and they just want to sit around! Lol. Maybe try cutting back and see if his behavior improves? I feed mine (12'' or so) one table shrimp every other day. A few snails 3 times a week or so on non-shrimp days. (I know they beg, but they really don't need that much food.) And occasionally, instead of shrimp, she gets a clam, earthworm, a crawdad, or a piece of raw crab...just something else to switch it up a bit.
                          Feeding less helps keep the water cleaner, too! Always a plus, especially with tank mates.
                          "I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability." -Oscar Wilde

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                          • #14
                            so the lid i ordered doesnt fit right.
                            They look nice but they are 2 foot wide for a 4 foot tank.
                            That would leave no room for it to sit on the brace.
                            So just sitting on top hope no one bumps it.
                            Could use a dash of salt......

                            120 gallon Fahaka, Gar, Catfish, 2 dwarf graumi, 2 cichlid

                            30 gallon salt

                            10 gallon baby cichlid

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                            • #15
                              Lids are kinda a pain when they dont fit.

                              Fahaka still randomly slamming himself into the glass all over the tank every other day or so.

                              He eats and isnt dark. My buddys Mbu just killed its self doing that a day ago.
                              Could use a dash of salt......

                              120 gallon Fahaka, Gar, Catfish, 2 dwarf graumi, 2 cichlid

                              30 gallon salt

                              10 gallon baby cichlid

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