The Puffer Forum

Just did another 50% water change. Nitrates are down in the 20's now and everthing else is the same as before. How long should i wait to do another water change?

Id say shes about 2 and a half inches long. and i couldnt tell you on the salinity. my hydrometer is broken and no way to get a new one without ordering it online. & a bigger tank is close in her future if she makes it

Finally found my test kit!

Ph = 7.6
Ammonia = 0ppm
Nitrite= 0ppm
Nitrate= 35ppm

Your water parameters: N/A
Tank size; 20 gal
Feeding; shrimp and bloodworms
Other Inhabitants; none
Tank has been set up over a year ago with no big changes, just a 30-40% water change once a week

My Green Spotted Puffer started acting weird about 2 days ago. At first she was just sitting on the bottom of the tank alot, and not swimming around like she usually does. Then it got worse. She started gasping at the top for air. I did a 50% water change last night and still no improvement this mor...