Puffer - no apparent teeth / beak
Puffer - no apparent teeth / beak
Hi folks, I have had a diodon holocanthus for almost 4 months and it has settled in well. When I got it, it had a prominent set of dentition but the last few times i've looked, it seems to be lacking anything and is not as able to shred the mussels and cockles I feed it as well. It isn't malnourished as I make sure it gets sufficient small pieces now.
My question is: why has this happened and what sort of timescales are involved in regrowth?
Thanks,
S.
My question is: why has this happened and what sort of timescales are involved in regrowth?
Thanks,
S.
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Hmm, have tried to trick my other half into testing that possibility: no luck! I am not worried about its health, as it is lively and eats well. I just wonder whether it damaged them on something? Of course, it could simply be that when I got it, it had been neglected and the teeth were overgrown and i'm now just noticing the difference.Boxermom wrote:You could aways try to get it to bite you and see if you feel teeth.
I've taken on board the vitamin / mineral advice and will, more regularly, add garlic, zoe marine, phyto to the feeds. Mineral levels in the tank are optimal.
Cheers,
S.
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Salifert kits. I do have a lot of LPS and a few SPS corals, but I dose kalk to maintain Ca and KH. I shall be keeping an eye on the puffer, of course, but it looks very healthy and is extremely interactive.
I am careful with iodine supplementation but thanks for the comments. My concern is that the salifert kits colour chart is a bit vague so I err on the side of caution with additives!
S.
I am careful with iodine supplementation but thanks for the comments. My concern is that the salifert kits colour chart is a bit vague so I err on the side of caution with additives!
S.
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