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This may seem a stupid question but I will ask it anyway. I have a fish only tank with some coral rock which I am still aquascaping but the main thing I want to know is, is it possible to get some coralline algae growing in a fish only tank as I like the colour of it but I am not really interested in corals due to my fish being Puffers. If it is possible how would I go about either getting some coralline algae or if live rock is needed where do you get this from.

My fish don't so much show agression it is basically one rule in my tank if my puffers don't like you you are bumped to the bottom of the food chain and then to the top of the dinner list

I have tried to tell the guy but I geuss he just wont listen. I hope whoever buys it gives it the conditions it needs

If you manage to catch the bristle worms I will take one off your hands if you dont want them

This is what I want a midnight dogface puffer (Arthron nigropunctatus)

Nimbus, My GSP's are about 5" so nearly there, this is the rule to live by when it comes to GSP's, keep GSPs at low-end BW when juvenile <2†at SG 1.005-08 at 2-4†medium BW SG 1.010-15 and adult 4†SW SG 1.018-22. As far as the algae goes, you could look at putting a UV sterilizer on there or making sure you clear uneaten food as that possibly is causing the nitrates to sky rocket (I am assuming you have checked the levels) which will be making it a prime place for algae, out of interest what diet do your puffers have. Hope this helps. Opius

Nimbus, How old are your GSP's (Green Spotted Puffers) as they grow to 6" and should be at full saltwater before they hit that. They also require a lot of room as they grow pretty wide, I've also got two of them (Had them for about 2 1/2 years now) and they are now at full salt with my porcupine in a 540lt tank. As far as the bumble bee gobies they may get on now but will slowly disappear later on as the puffers curiosity increase. If you need any info on puffers check out the website www.thepufferforum.org

Well, could you get a filter pad or something to that degree that is rated at 1 micron filtration and stick it in something cheap like an eheim classic filter? Does anyone actually make filtration pads that would be rated this low?

I have read that the stuff in a Diatom filter is slightly dangerous to humans is this true/untrue and if untrue where could I get my hands on one.

Puffers aren't too popular in NZ yet so I am waiting for more selection. but gotta love the procupines.

Porcupine and GSPs I did have a dog face but my tank popped a couple a weeks ago and he couldn't handle the stress and sadly passed on. I am hoping to get a midnight dogface through hollywood soon.

I thought it was just a marketing exercise, I am a sucker for gadgets tho

Hello All, I have been reading a bit about the Marineland Magnum 350 filter which is marketed as a water polisher and just wondered if anyone on this forum has come across it or has other suggestions for a water polisher so to speak. I have a 540L tank with puffers so the idea of something to polish the water sounds quite appealing. Cheers in advance