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Old 07-26-2009, 10:36 PM   #1
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free puffer fish


Hello,

We have a porcupine puffer fish that we've kept in our home for several years.
He's currently the only fish in our 65 gallon fish tank. He's about 8-9 inches
long and very healthy, though he's probably 13 years old. He's playful and full
of personality. He eats frozen and dried food.

We're looking for someone to donate him to. We've read that the life expectancy
of a puffer is 10 years or more. Our fish has shown no signs of slowing down,
so we think he has at least a few good years of life left. We actually think
that "he" is a "she" as she actually spawned in our tank a few years ago.

Would anyone want to adopt him?

If not, does anyone have any suggestions on what to do in a situation like this?

Hope this isn't off topic for your forum. We weren't sure what to do so we thought we'd try posting here.

thanks

Kelly and Sheryl Clouse
ktclouse@charter.net
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Old 07-26-2009, 11:32 PM   #2
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I'm sure you will find someone to take him/her. Are you leaving the hobby?
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Old 07-26-2009, 11:36 PM   #3
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Welcome to TRT! Are you from around the area? Im sure someone will jump on a FREE healthy fish!
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Old 07-26-2009, 11:37 PM   #4
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welcome to TRT !
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:35 AM   #5
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I had a trigger i couldnt keep any more and couldnt apparently give it away either so i took it in to Tropic waters in eau claire with a seperate sample of water from my tank and gave it to Jim there for free. he has a nice display reef and a pretty nice aggressive fish only tank as well . you could try there....
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:36 AM   #6
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Oh yeah and of course Welcome and enjoy.
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Old 07-29-2009, 04:55 PM   #7
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Bring it in to OTP, im sure he wouldnt mind! (OTP= Olde Towne North Pets in La Crosse)
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Old 07-29-2009, 04:58 PM   #8
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good luck in finding him/her a good home!!
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:22 AM   #9
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I only go to tropics here cause i cant make it to Lacrosse hardly ever. the only 1 time i've been to Lacrosse was for the meeting in april.
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Old 07-30-2009, 04:43 PM   #10
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What about the aquarium at the mega mall? I know at one time I heard they took fish donations.
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