Man a lot of people would have given up on the angry potato. But with research and logic you got to an actual solution. I really like this. Also super jealous I have to step up my video making skills. The story telling b roll everything was so much fun. Good stuff man
This was an awesome overview! I am really hoping for a water puppy, but now I know how to structure a backup plan just in case I have a similar experience. Thanks for suggesting this vid the other day in Bob's stream!! Super helpful.
Had to watch this again as it is so dang enjoyable 🥰🥰🥰 I am so happy they are getting along. I am also so glad your first baby has changed her tune 🤗 LOL, try singing to them. Mine seem to love it. I will just sing the words I am typing into an email to them while working....they get all wiggly and swim back and forth with their tails fanned out!
I've had a few puffer species (never this one though) and only thing I've noticed is that no two (even / especially) have been alike! Interesting to see the change of behaviour play out!
I have nothing to offer you in the way of insight or advice, as I've never kept a puffer, but I do find this fascinating and will be interested in seeing how this plays out.
@@Whips_World me too! This is the first time I've had a community tank where things actually have a chance of going sideways, but so far it's working better than I ever hoped for.
Glad your puffer turned into the water puppy you always wanted! Mines always been a water puppy with humans but submissive with other fish and ends up getting bullied by fish 1/4 of his size. He’s finally living happily with tanks mates of dwarf golden barbs and dwarf horse face loaches, all of whom completely ignore him. It’s crazy how different puffers can be. Friendly and assertive personalities, which is what we all typically think of, definitely isn’t a given. Also seeing them change color when they’re stressed is bizarre. Mine would go from light to dark in seconds, almost like how a male rainbow fish can change their color.
I'm grateful they shift color like that, makes it obvious when you might be doing something to annoy them lol. A lot of fish don't make it so obvious! I'm glad you got those bully rainbows out of there. I would have never thought melanotaenia would dare mess with a puffer!
@@StephenP2003 I was worried he’d be the one with the aggression issues. The rainbows got moved out real quick as soon as I saw him switching colors like he was. Never built a stand and set up a tank so quickly. They are known to be annoying so doesn’t fully surprise me but the fact that the fry, who got moved in there later for grow out and we’re only a quarter his size started chasing and nipping him too does. The fry all got immediately thrown in with the parents after I saw that.
Thank you! Definitely a test of patience planting a bunch of crypts(like 20+ species), watching them turn to mush, and waiting to which ones come back!
Thanks! And yes they are. I see them out when the weather is changing, or when I'm doing a water change, or when the lights are off and I shine a flashlight in the tank.
Thanks! And interesting note that even the ones you might expect to not play well with others would get along! I have considered a dedicated tank to keep one of the ambush puffers, especially after seeing "Mouth" at Dan's warehouse.
@@mansingw how many and what tank size? And how densely planted? I'm still in the "watch closely and see what happens" phase, so I can't tell you what specifically is making my setup work well at the moment - could be the size differences, line of sight breaks, dither fish, or just chalk it up to their individual personalities. A good source of info would be the channel "mountain top puffer keeper". You could comment on one of his videos and ask. He's currently breeding them so probably has a good sense of what range of behavior to expect and how to mitigate anything that might be a concern.
@@StephenP2003i havent really seen nipping in spotted congos. I have seen 2 attempt to fight when the tank was, in my opinion, too small. (20gallon qt tank during QT) my 4 adults are in a 40breeder with some plants. Given enough smace the ability to hide when needed solves many puffer arguments here.
Ive never seen the nipping personally. Is it non stop aggressive chasing? I would also check preston john aquatics here on youtube he is amazing with the spotted congos and has lots of videos for reference
Man a lot of people would have given up on the angry potato. But with research and logic you got to an actual solution. I really like this. Also super jealous I have to step up my video making skills. The story telling b roll everything was so much fun. Good stuff man
Thanks! I enjoy making videos in this style, but they're time consuming, hence I do one every few months at best.
@StephenP2003 Yeah I love this style keep it up!!
This was an awesome overview! I am really hoping for a water puppy, but now I know how to structure a backup plan just in case I have a similar experience. Thanks for suggesting this vid the other day in Bob's stream!! Super helpful.
Thanks! And I hope you end up with a water puppy as well! That's usually how they are even as single specimens so odds are good! Keep me posted!
You making puffers very appealing, Stephen. Damn it!!!!
Great video as always. Thanks! 😊
I highly recommend them! Do itttt... And thank you!
You never cease to amaze me, StephenPee👍👍👍👍💯💯🤗🤗
I really enjoyed this video and I am glad you have the water puppies you wanted!
good on ya!
Glad you enjoyed it😊
Fun commentary and beautiful tank!
Had to watch this again as it is so dang enjoyable 🥰🥰🥰 I am so happy they are getting along. I am also so glad your first baby has changed her tune 🤗 LOL, try singing to them. Mine seem to love it. I will just sing the words I am typing into an email to them while working....they get all wiggly and swim back and forth with their tails fanned out!
Thank you! And lol great idea, I should make up a feeding song when I'm dropping snails in the tank!
@@StephenP2003 LOL I have a little "Thank you for your service " ditty for that 🤣🤣 🐌💀 ☠️
I've had a few puffer species (never this one though) and only thing I've noticed is that no two (even / especially) have been alike! Interesting to see the change of behaviour play out!
It definitely makes me want to look into other puffers as well!
I'm so glad peer pressure worked out for the better! Just make sure your original one doesn't start vaping with them behind the Crypts.
Well, maybe they're called puffers for more than one reason 😂. Miss your humor in the streams, hope the move and all has gone well!
Pretty awesome success story...so far! Keep us updated on how things go! Thanks for the work.
Thanks! Fingers crossed..
Thank you for this video, I learned a lot!!! Beautiful aquarium!!!
Glad it was helpful! And thank you! 😊
Awesomeeeeee!!!!!
I’m glad it’s working out currently 😁, I hope it continues too. Beautiful fish and tank!
Thanks! And I hope so too!
I have nothing to offer you in the way of insight or advice, as I've never kept a puffer, but I do find this fascinating and will be interested in seeing how this plays out.
@@Whips_World me too! This is the first time I've had a community tank where things actually have a chance of going sideways, but so far it's working better than I ever hoped for.
man u never disappoint! fantastic story telling! I even learned a lot
Thank you!
Well done StephenP
Thank you sir!
Glad your puffer turned into the water puppy you always wanted! Mines always been a water puppy with humans but submissive with other fish and ends up getting bullied by fish 1/4 of his size. He’s finally living happily with tanks mates of dwarf golden barbs and dwarf horse face loaches, all of whom completely ignore him. It’s crazy how different puffers can be. Friendly and assertive personalities, which is what we all typically think of, definitely isn’t a given. Also seeing them change color when they’re stressed is bizarre. Mine would go from light to dark in seconds, almost like how a male rainbow fish can change their color.
I'm grateful they shift color like that, makes it obvious when you might be doing something to annoy them lol. A lot of fish don't make it so obvious! I'm glad you got those bully rainbows out of there. I would have never thought melanotaenia would dare mess with a puffer!
@@StephenP2003 I was worried he’d be the one with the aggression issues. The rainbows got moved out real quick as soon as I saw him switching colors like he was. Never built a stand and set up a tank so quickly. They are known to be annoying so doesn’t fully surprise me but the fact that the fry, who got moved in there later for grow out and we’re only a quarter his size started chasing and nipping him too does. The fry all got immediately thrown in with the parents after I saw that.
The tank is beautiful!
Thank you! Definitely a test of patience planting a bunch of crypts(like 20+ species), watching them turn to mush, and waiting to which ones come back!
Thanks for the update. So glad they are doing better. I hope to get one someday. 😊
Awesome, I don't think you'll regret it!
Awesome video Stephen! Are the kuhli loaches still there?
Thanks! And yes they are. I see them out when the weather is changing, or when I'm doing a water change, or when the lights are off and I shine a flashlight in the tank.
SUPER GOOD VID BRO HAD ME INTERESTED FROM THE BEING TO END. IM SERIES THIS TIME
OR AM I???
There might be a quiz!
@@StephenP2003 BRING IT
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Thank you!
This video is fantastic!
Thanks Didi 😊
Yayyyyyy!! Pets need to get along, damn it!!
Exactly! Community tanks only!
Jos 2:23
Nice set up. Im of the mindset that nearly all puffer species get more interactive in a group. Even hairys are quite friendly and out as a group here.
Thanks! And interesting note that even the ones you might expect to not play well with others would get along! I have considered a dedicated tank to keep one of the ambush puffers, especially after seeing "Mouth" at Dan's warehouse.
wow that is insane how the tides turned so much after a time out. that's cool that they seem to be better the next day.
I know! I've never had African Cichlids, but I've heard that's one of the methods used for curb aggression, so I guess it can work in some instances!
My Congo Spotted Puffers are nipping at each other's tails. Any suggestions what I can do?
@@mansingw how many and what tank size? And how densely planted? I'm still in the "watch closely and see what happens" phase, so I can't tell you what specifically is making my setup work well at the moment - could be the size differences, line of sight breaks, dither fish, or just chalk it up to their individual personalities. A good source of info would be the channel "mountain top puffer keeper". You could comment on one of his videos and ask. He's currently breeding them so probably has a good sense of what range of behavior to expect and how to mitigate anything that might be a concern.
@@StephenP2003i havent really seen nipping in spotted congos. I have seen 2 attempt to fight when the tank was, in my opinion, too small. (20gallon qt tank during QT) my 4 adults are in a 40breeder with some plants. Given enough smace the ability to hide when needed solves many puffer arguments here.
Ive never seen the nipping personally. Is it non stop aggressive chasing? I would also check preston john aquatics here on youtube he is amazing with the spotted congos and has lots of videos for reference
oh wow 200, my most expensive so far was 65 and i thought that was a lot :p
Yeah, prior to the puffers, that's about my max too, for a fancy betta.
haha that stinks that she didnt like you.
All she needed was some friends to teach her how to love!
@@StephenP2003 our other gals to gossip with 😂