The Puffer Forum

help! my fahaka puffer around 4 months old wont eat nor move from the same spot for 3 days. The only time he moves is to attack himself in the glass reflection and stays low to the rocks and sand. I have been feeding him clams and recently changed to blood worms but he barely touches them. Is this s...

ill make sure I update with a picture when it happens, maybe invite a few puffer enthusiast over to check it out

Thanks RTR, I'm trying to get the 180 gallon as soon as possible i'm just needing a paycheck or two to afford it haha other than that I am very committed to getting my puffer in the right home. I will also try to keep the light cycle to a minimum.

not a cycle but rather just a 10%-15% water change, the water tested fine once again today but i am noticing a very small form of algae on the top of the water

thanks, is there any certain brand to look for?

He was definitely happy after eating!

After reading through alot of the post I keep hearing about vitamin water or vita-chem, what is exactly are these? It seems they are very beneficial to the puffer when soaked into the food. It is something you purchase or can you make it at home?

Both fish are currently in a 55 gallon tank, I am planning on cycling it tomorrow but the current water has constantly been checked and tested. So far the fahaka doesn't mind the jd at all because it is always active, he only nipped the catfish when he was hiding in his cave. I just fed him a frozen...

Hey puffer experts, I just picked up a Fahaka (Rafiki) myself a couple days ago and was wondering if any of you have any good tips on how to raise it. Also whats a good diet for it, right now I am currently feeding it live ghost shrimp and frozen shrimp but seems like he waits for the live shrimp ra...