Where to find dwarf puffers

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  1. Jenny

    Jenny PsychoFish

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    I'm interested in dwarf puffers and would like to know where I could get them?

    And if they are not available in SA, what other small freshwater(Not brackish) puffers are available?
     
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  3. larch

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    Were are you located Jenny, couple of places in Gauteng I know sell them.
     
  4. Pistolshrimp

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    i could never keep puffers alive, they never accepted prepared food, they only ate snails and things that i put inot the tank and then still that was not enough, they would thin out and die, what do you guys feed your puffers? This was a figure 8 puffer, kept in brackish conditions
     
  5. lithosza

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    Maybe you should give dwarfs a try. They don't suffer from the overgrown teeth problem like most other puffer species do according to the dwarf puffer website. Also you don't have to worry about setting up brackish conditions
     
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    Jenny

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    I'm in Welkom. But I can probably arrange for courier? Can you give me the names of those places larch. Maybe I can come in contact with their suppliers.
     
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  7. larch

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    I will now Jenny then you can give them a ring. Just got back will send you a PM shortly.
     
  8. renevr20

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    Hi there Larch

    Please would you mind sending me details as well. Dying to get some myself but battling to find them.

    ---------- Post added at 20:11 ---------- Previous post was at 20:11 ----------

    Jenny did you manage to get your Puffers using a courier?
     
  9. Altum

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    Li'l Puffers

    Hello, I may have replied in another thread...

    I haven't had much chance to read and respond recently..sorry for that

    However, I was going to get some OTHER FW puffers

    NOW it seems my supplier has twisted my arm to get one of the Asian FreshWater Puffers.

    I'm excited , hopefully it will be Carinotetraodon irrubesco The Red Tailed RED EYE Puffer

    if it interests you , pm me .
    We can help you get fish almost anywhere in South Africa
    :blink1:
     
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    Ooh, I'd like a price for some puffers, if you don't mind sending me a PM please. But I'm in Pretoria, will they be okay to courier?
     
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    Have replied by pm.
    Pretoria is not a problem.
    We have several options available for delivery...
     
  12. Puffing Billy

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    Hi larch

    I joined the site in a quest to find Dwarf Puffers for my sister in law in KZN who is Dwarf Puffer besotted and would desperately love a pair for Christmas (2010 that is!). Would you in any manner or form be able to help? I am in Joeys but if and when we can locate the said creatures would be happy to do whatever it takes to get them to her... Many thanks... Puffing Billy
     
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    Hi Billy you can contact @JungleAquatics Bryan might be able to help you. Little short notice though.
     
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  14. renevr20

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    Hi There
    Just wanting to check if you have received any dwarf puffers yet. I know you said you were getting the red tail, red eye, but am still stuck on getting the dwarfs?
     
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    Hi are you asking me?

    Im not sure as this is a general forum thread, and we have spoken by email/pm already

    If so, ..NO, I am not importing C travancorum this year.
    The allocated Red Eye, Red Tail Dwarf Puffer are sold aready.

    DOnt give up.
    They are not that rare, every quarter, a few 100 are always available through a few importer wholesalers.
    It's a matter of timing and short notice always counts against us hey?
     
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    Dwarf puffers

    Thank you for giving me some hope. I am really at wits end and dont want to settle for second best. Would appreciate any info on anyone that is bringing stock in.
     
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    hi, where are the puffer fish avail i'm in vaal triangle area?
     
  18. RFSwanepoel

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    I have the same issue can't keep them alive at all :(
    I did notice they like Neons as food though.
     
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    I also want too try Dwarf Puffers they look awesome PM me to please... Also in PTA
     
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    try snails as feed
     
  21. Rico

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    anyone know where i can get them in Cape Town at the moment?
     

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