when death occurs

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when death occurs

Post by msladydarkness77 »

I know that when certain fish die they can release toxins(ie cowfish)into the tank. I know that it is always best to qt a fish when sickness is observed. I just wanted to know if there are any puffers that could kill off a tank with inhabitants if they pass on?
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Post by puffergeek »

Most of the experts around here have said this is not a problem with puffers. Most of the stuff I've seen mentioning toxins leaching into the tank are usually referring to boxfish/cowfish most of the time.

However, I don't know what would happen if a puffer died and other fish tried eating it...
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If eaten, the fish can be poisoned. But they don't release their toxins into the water upon death.
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Post by strike2 »

Boxermom wrote:If eaten, the fish can be poisoned. But they don't release their toxins into the water upon death.
Correct, none of my other fish were harmed in a puffer death.
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