Amazon puffer fish Updates and Feeding.

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

Great that you provide internet with an honest video about the amazon puffers. It is a lot of work, and very time consuming to get them enough hard foods. Very nice video. :-)

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks Zack. When doing research on them before buying them, there is so much misinformation. The reality of owning them is very different!

[@Loveofpets]

Love the Puffers. I used to have Pea Puffers. They are very interactive to humans.

[@bubblerings]

Another KZbinr video... had very good teeth maintenance just from feeding hardshelled shrimps and lots of frozen cubed worms, that the puffers would aggressively tear from (cubes being held with narrow tongs). After 13 months, the teeth had not noticeably grown. :) -They also ate some snails, but were not strong enough to break the shells.

[@canislupus2661]

how many snails do the fishes need per day? want to set up the snail breeding before.

[@markcruz6906]

i feed mine repashy mixed with oyster shells. Gives them some crunch for their teeth. They get they that in the morning.Vibra bites at night.

[@Deb1Gilmore]

Hello Shelia! Those puffers are so cute. There is 3 giant "hello's" coming your way LOL!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Hello kiddos!

[@trevorcole460]

My puffer never had a problem with being feed bloodworms, she would nibble on the marine rock I had In the tank. Beautiful fish 🍻

[@reliks14]

Mine is funny eating its blood worms lol just sucks it down like spaghetti lol

[@totallyspiessam1233]

The tank looks AMAZING and the puffies and Harlequins are looking great too! ♥

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks!

[@Sage_Oblouk]

I'm getting dwarf puffer fish and have a 10 gallon dedicated to breeding snails for food.

[@bando2103]

There are 10 Harlequin rasbora in my tank thanks to ur videos

[@ben-lg6xw]

I ordered a dwarf puffer this week I hope it comes alive 🤞🏻

[@mikaellow906]

Hi Sheila! The aquarium looking amazing your plants looking really nice and your fish looking amazing to and healthy and colourful Good work thumbs up from me Mikael!

[@xoallison12ox]

The color on those harlequins are amazing! great job!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks!

[@crayfish0129]

Such a helpful video, how long do they take to grow to full size?

[@mootsym]

love the tank man! How are the puffers doing? I'm considering 1 in a 5g or 3-4 in a 10g. I just want the puffer to be happy, and I'm not sure if being with other puffers would stress them out, or if it would be happier alone with some amano shrimp.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks. Puffers are doing great. These are amazon puffers, minimum tank size 30-40 gallons. They’re an extremely active fish and can get 3-4 inches in size. The amazon puffers prefer to be in groups.

[@mootsym]

@@Lifewithpets72 Good to hear! Ah, I was getting amazons confused with the dwarf puffers. They look so similar in this video.

[@AC-yd6eo]

Hey Sheila! I have a terrible problem. My betta swam around my divider, which was not put in right. He attacked my other betta. Fins were torn, but his eye is badly damaged. Can I send you a picture? Also, I do not have access to fish vets. Thanks

[@Lifewithpets72]

Send me an Instagram DM with a picture.

[@AC-yd6eo]

Lifewithpets just did! :)

[@sharronmiller451]

They are adorable!!

[@adonna2000]

Omg I love this tank. It's almost exactly what I'm wanting to do!

[@presouz1740]

Great job on the puffer tank

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks!

[@chrissy24-7]

I heard somewhere that also if the snails are big they might just suck them out rather than breaking the snail shells.

[@rachbailey1250]

Mine will eat pellets within a few days of having them. They will eat blood worms, but mine love mysis shrimp.

[@louisfaiers3379]

You need to slightly crush the snails before you put them in because otherwise they just suck them out that's why the shells are in tackt

[@djknauss1]

great idea with the pvc foam board, any problems with it long term? i am thinking about trying it out. thanks

[@Lifewithpets72]

We been using this material in our tanks for over 3 years with no issues at all. It’s the material we use to make the tank dividers that we sell.

[@bando2103]

I'm ur number one fan since 7yrs now I'm13

[@adityanautiyal7710]

Very informative . Apart from fishes , you should do a Q&A about you and your other pets ! We would get to know you better and know about your other pets too .

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@sunmoongodess]

What are the beautiful redfish in the tank

[@salemoncef10]

Your torpedos are looking awesome

[@jen_217_]

If I need to reorganize my tank I will.. it is well planted & has driftwood with plants... moss... java plants.... I could cover bottom with substrate.... doing regular water changes.. know they dislike dirty water.... I feel he will die. He was my birthday present... don’t know how he’s lived this long without eating!! Even tried peas, algae wafers, frozen blood worms, frozen krill, krill & brine pellets, many snails of course, brine flakes (knew that was a no go) have given scuds, have given ghost shrimp..... please.... any advice... it would be the best day of my life if I saw him eat one bite!!

[@Lifewithpets72]

DM me on Instagram @lifewithpets72

[@Nikorbicularis]

I saw corys in there at 9:53, do you have any or is that one just a stray left over from a past group?

[@Lifewithpets72]

It’s the last one of a group we had.

[@kodiguy3772]

How do you get yours to eat those snails and do you still have to trim their teeth?

[@JenaTuckerAquariums]

Love this tank! Thanks for the update 😊

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks Jena.

[@rasa5343]

do you think it's possible to paint some gel food onto a big rock, and have them wear their teeth by biting it off?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, you can do that, we do that and it works well.

[@mivida2010angel]

Will be setting up a 40G, to accommodate amazon puffers. What other community fishes will be good to add with them?

[@Fluffandfeather]

Omg I have always wanted an amazon puffer xx

[@saniahmed1574]

Puffer Fish and other fishes together in one tank????

[@ers18619g]

How did you get your roseline sharks a nice dark color ?

[@aryah1513]

Well this was 5 years ago so either they died or you figured it out. 1) Snails don't fit in their mouth so they will not chew on the shell. 2) Clam shells won't fit in their mouth so they will not chew it either. 3) The rest of the foods are only going to grind the teeth if they are picked up with a mouthful of fine sand. The fine sand is what grinds those sharp top teeth.

[@beamerandmercedesthebully3111]

Can u update the video… ive never sen an amazon puffer full grown

[@Lifewithpets72]

If you have Instagram we often show them on there.

[@amandalewis7699]

I just got my Moss ball and frogbit in the mail can I just add them to the tank or what do I need to do before adding them

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, you can just add them.If you have questions regarding products bought from us please email us. I'm having trouble with comment notifications on youtube so it's very possible I won't see comments.

[@amandalewis7699]

Lifewithpets okay will do thank you so much

[@lucchaffiot8144]

@lifewithpets what sort of medicine do you recommend to test these puffers for parasites and such?

[@Lifewithpets72]

We used general cure and erythromycin. We treated them waited about 10 days then treated again.

[@joshm3360]

liked to see some emerald corys in there

[@valeriethomas1431]

Today i noticed my betta fish has a bigger stomach than usual (looking from the top of the tank) and she has one raised scale and i don't know if she is developing dropsy and i need help to figure out what to do to help her

[@maximusgaming3122]

Is the black pvc board inside the tank or outside it?

[@Lifewithpets72]

It’s inside the tank.

[@AqualifeTv]

They look so cute

[@crissmontiel]

My pea puffers only eat bloodworms and snails, I tried brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and it didn’t work,. Do you think snails and bloodworms would be enough for them?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, I’d keep offering the other foods though. It took us a long time of offering the variety of foods to get them to eat it all.

[@gregorycustodio3987]

How about planting the Blood 🪱’s inside of a empty clam shell

[@sheboom177]

How’s the lone betta that was in the 75 gallon tank?

[@Lifewithpets72]

She's no longer in there. I managed to catch her, she's now with the other bettas.

[@sheboom177]

Lifewithpets I’m so happy to hear that!🤗

[@lydiastinson6169]

HI THE FOOD FOR YOUR FISH DOES THE BETTA EAT BEEFHEART ?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes they do but I only feed it to the baby bettas and breeding females. It is very high in protein so not a good staple diet for pet bettas.

[@allan7934]

hear it out. sounds cruel but would be beneficial long term. try not feeding the fish a few day's. up to 3 and then offering the half shell clams. If that doesn't work, use the shells and put backed or gell like food such as repashi (for give spelling) and attach it to the clam shell since you indicated they eat it and then swap it back to half clam shell out a few days later with a few days no food in between. I'd bet you would have success that way!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Definitely worth a try, thanks.

[@66broadway]

Try the new vibra bites . My puffers loves them

[@Lifewithpets72]

Mine love them too. We also sell them on our website.

[@Scxbah]

Hi I’ve been advised against housing Amazon Puffers with the Denison Barbs. What’s your experience with housing these fish together?

[@Lifewithpets72]

We have had no issues at all.

[@jen_217_]

Please answer... need help... did the tank dividers completely darken out the sides? Wouldn’t a black paper cover on walls do the same? I have had one amazon puffer a month and he has quit surfing the walls as much but will still eat NOTHING. I have tried everything you mentioned except the frozen shrimp & freeze dried krill.... his stomach is flat but not concave... yet to me it seems his coloring has darkened & “blurred” a bit. Still white tummy & open tail... just don’t like the way he looks... tried everything..... he watches blood worms float right by him.... keep offering a variety... snails as well.... can’t find anyone to help me.... please please.... help me... I have fish, dogs & plants & that is my family!!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Black paper doesn't do the same as it's on the outside of the tank so the puffer can see his reflection. The divider material is on the inside so they cannot see their reflection at all.

[@terrimiller908]

Can they eat frozen snails

[@ivanrojas645]

Hey sheila, I'm seeking some guidance, want to start a 20 gallon planted betta(6) sorority, rose line sharks(4) and pea puffers(2). Amy tips would help.

[@Lifewithpets72]

I don’t recommend sorority tanks anymore. The roselines need a minimum tank size of 55 gallons but 75 is better. They get large, swim very fast and need minimum groups of 5 but more is better. Pea puffers are better in species only tanks as they can be very nippy. I’d recommend rethinking your choice of fish and tank size.

[@gerardocarrillo2548]

Can sand hurt a betta when eating ?

[@CBRboy1717]

Hey Sheila. Was thinking about doing a tank liner like yours for our current Dwarf puffer tank and our upcoming Amazon puffer tank. Where do you find the black material, the hardware store?

[@Lifewithpets72]

We buy it from a large supplier because we make and sell dividers in this same material.

[@CBRboy1717]

Oh ok! Do you adhere the material with aquarium silicon just in the corners or do you really stick it on there good?

[@Lifewithpets72]

No it isn't stuck in place we have just made it to fit the tank.

[@CardiBC]

Do the pictus catfish get along with the plecos?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes. no issues at all.

[@darnesianoka2253]

What Sainity level do you keep this tank at, or are they completely freshwater?

[@Lifewithpets72]

They are freshwater puffers.

[@justfish882]

I thought she bought the puffer fish from amazon.. 😶

[@grandempress1947]

What type of pellet food were you feeding these fish?

[@Lifewithpets72]

We feed a mix of several different types of pellet foods to accommodate all the different sized fish in the tank.

[@grymjaw]

Is that black PVC on the inside of the tank? Beautiful tank. I've also dealt with the glass surfing issue. Time has helped but I'd like to eliminate it completely. Thank you

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, it's a black pvc foam board. It a very hard and sturdy material.

[@LorisHartland]

How will you be trimming their teeth?

[@Lifewithpets72]

We did a video on it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX7LqKpvopZ1bMU

[@fisharelife5304]

Hey show how to do a water change toil for Guppies

[@MrGreen-nu8og]

How and where can I purchase them?

[@BrandyT90]

Where do you buy your frozen foods?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Online at Dr Foster and Smith. I buy it in bulk, it makes it much cheaper.

[@zonedinfishingtv8328]

Amazon Puffers with angels can it be done

[@Lifewithpets72]

I wouldn’t as angels can be aggressive.

[@thekingofanimalcare5947]

Great video

[@potatoloki4262]

do pufferfish need a heater?

[@insomniacs5138]

luna moon every tropical fish does

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, they need 78-82f.

[@fishtankchronicles]

My Amazon Puffers eat pellets and even flakes 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@rionsealtielgarcia6010]

Could you mix a puffer and a betta fish?

[@bando2103]

Rion Sealtiel Garcia puffer fish r aggressive

[@Lifewithpets72]

No, I wouldn't advise it. In a tank this size it may be possible but I wouldn't do a betta with long fins, maybe a plakat but it really would depend on the tank set up and the fish in general.

[@rionsealtielgarcia6010]

Thanks for the information

[@rhino7872]

Are the still alive it's been 3 years?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, all still alive and going strong.

[@rhino7872]

@@Lifewithpets72 how big did they get

[@batman777ify]

My betta has been sick for the last couple of weeks... im trying general cure and before that i was doing melafix but he seems to be getting worse 😕 he's pale and he's loosing color someone have any idea?

[@Lifewithpets72]

What is your tank set up like? Size, temperature, water parameters etc? Is he eating and if so what? Any outward symptoms?

[@batman777ify]

Lifewithpets he was in a 20 with 5 guppies with lots of plants and a heater but i moved him into a ten by himself cause he was being aggressive and like a week later is when i noticed he had some white stringy feces that has gone away but he wont eat anymore. I check all the ammonia, nitrites and nitrates befor i do water changes and check again after and they are usually good...

[@Lifewithpets72]

No ammonia in the water? It's possible he's not happy with his new setup. Is the tank he is in now heavily planted? What foods have you offered him? Have you tried soaking them in garlic juice?

[@batman777ify]

Lifewithpets its at zero, it has a few plants not like the 20 though... i was think maybe he's sad cause i think he liked being around the other fish... i tried pellets, frozen blood worms, frozen brine shrimp and the inside if a pea. I will try the garlic

[@sunmoongodess]

What size tank is this

[@Lifewithpets72]

75 gallon.

[@selmanselimovic3725]

A full grown amazon puffer barley gets to a max size of 4 in, they are not a “large puffer”

[@chewy2420]

Get some small live crabs for them. Declaw them and toss em in

[@jakeroberts90s]

good voice

[@jpgmmg09]

New sub 🤗 nice video

[@amandalewis7699]

Can I give my Betta fish blood worms

[@Lifewithpets72]

Absolutely!

[@bando2103]

First to comment

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yay!

[@gvzy327]

i feel bad for the corydoras, hes lonely. he also needs to be in a 6+ minimum group

[@Lifewithpets72]

We currently have a group of 8 corys.

[@craigsmith6893]

Hey Sheila. Can I ask if your single?