PNT Thread #6
 

Didn't realize the previous thread was way over limit. Please carry on here.

A shot of the 3 males recieving treatment on wounds:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6...fb28cf4f_z.jpg
The 3 "little" pigs by Edwin Tan (Schmike), on Flickr

Which is Shelly?

Hope the piggies are better now.

Top left.

Small issue.

what happened to your PNTs bro?

The bigger ones got sucked by the L001 n the smaller one got whacked by the 2 bigger ones. Still monitoring the situation.

those yellow2 stuff near the tails are wounds?

Correct. The yellow patch on the 2 bigger ones.

they look really cute inverted like that...
the small one especially... :p

What's the size of the smaller one?

They are always cute.


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Last measurement few months back was ~8.5" SCL.

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Thanks Schmike.

Was wondering if PNT's waste are poisonous to fishes. Read some where that RES's waste are poisonous to fishes.

It's due to the waste being broken down to amounia...

It's more like their bioload is much higher than fishes. I never had any problem with fishes in the same tank.

All waste contains ammonia which are broken down into nitrite and then nitrate by BB.

Got it b4 hand:D

Hey guys! How fast can i expect a 3-4" piece to grow? Also, does the sex of the PNT determine how fast they will grow? Thanks!

Tsk tsk

Typically the growth rate is about 1 inch a year +/- but there can be sudden growth spurts.

Sex does not not determine growth rate from what I know

Thanks Elindra! As for temperament, would sex determine aggressiveness and what not?

I would say individual personality than by gender

Sweet! 1"/year is pretty ideal. Thanks Elindra :)

Hi all bros.recently quite interested in PNTs.have a few questions to ask before i purchase one: 1)are PNTs agressive towards other fishes? 2)can i house a 10
inch specimen in a 5x2.5x2.5 tank for its whole life? Thanks:)

Just to highlight once again. It is illegal to Sell or Buy a PNT now.
However if you had bought one before the ban, you are allowed to keep it.
The PNT you bought back then should now be around 8-10 inches depending on growth rate and size of housing.

1) This is dependent on the PNT's personality. Some are known to be killers and nippers but from my experience, they only attack injured or dying fishes or really slow fishes (Didn't face problems when housed with a Gulper cat though)

In my case, I had more problems of my fish injuring my PNT than the other way.

2) No. PNTs can grow to a shell length of about 70cm. You will sooner or later need a pond.

Oh.but can i buy one from a person who bought the pnt before the ban?thanks alot for the answers!:)

Definately not! But as an army saying goes, u can do anythinggg but don't get caught:p

Hi Julian actually you can catch pnt from some of the pond in spore due to some owner releasing it.............

My son fish one out abot 3/4kg damn big and I caught one about plam size so you might want to try your luck and check whether any of the pond there's pnt by throwing in some bread and see.

Strongly agree with you!

Just so you guys know, removing or releasing "wildlife" in public ponds/reservoirs/lakes are also illegal.

Maybe you should spend some time reading (Articles, Resources & FAQs under the topic of PNTShrine)

It is illegal to buy/sell any pnt irregardless of the size now.

Catching of any wildlife from the wild, be it local or foreign species is also illegal.

Yes you're Right also alomst everything is illegal!!!

Thanks for all the input guys:)then i guess i wont be able to own one of these beauties.thanks:)

Well this is Singapore :o
I just wish they relax the rules a little but I think it's hard.
Just look at the news on abandoned bunnies.

This year some fengshui master says it's good to keep fish especially luohan, parrots, discus, aro etc so I guess when the year of the snake arrives next year, our canals will be filled with luohans again.

Wow, next year sure a lot people standby at reservoirs fishing lol!

Anyway, I caught a Malaysian box turtle at McRitchie before..when I was just a sec school boy.. A kaypo auntie come n tell me to release.. Tried to smoke her that they are introduced species and would be better for our environment if removed etc etc but nv work... She say she will tell the ranger.. So i LL put back hahahahaha...those were the younger days.

Anyway, still a firm believer of what my encek told me "do what you want but don't get caught" :D

And I'm still regretting letting go my 8" PNT when I was having O levels.. If 1yr grow 1"... It should be easily 15" now :o

My PNT currently has some small wounds at the tail end. What are some good medications to keep at home in case of injuries/infections and other stuff? Also, what are the procedures of curing such illnesses? Thanks!

Yellow powder and fine salt.

And increase salt content of the water for the time being.

Hmm so is it fine salt on the wound or in the water better? What's your WC routine for PNT tank?

What I normally do is fine salt + yellow powder on wound and leave the PNT out of water for ~15-30 mins.

Only very serious conditions I will add in lots of salt in the tank after doing the above.

Bacidin can be used to clean the wounds too if you can get your hands on it. I normally get it from the vet.

Since there is nt any infection yet just increase the salt content of the water to ard 2-4%. My WC routine for my PNT is 10% per wk.