The Puffer Forum

I got the idea it might be a broken bone, but with the curvature he shouldn't be able to use his tail then(Paralysis) either. As for Water Parameters PH, bout 7.8 Near Nill for Nitrates and Nitrites Ammonia is near Nill as well. Unsure on Salinity. The tank has been up for about a Month. I cycled w/...

All right, MY Gsp has a really weird lump on his right side, and his left side is sunken in. I originally though it was a parasite, and would go away w/ treatment. It didn't go away, and has gotten worse. He still thins out very fast as well. Any suggestions please? For more info go to my thread in ...

He's being medicated at the moment, and appears to be fine, as far as survivability. It's not stress, he seems to be fairly happy. The lights won't mess w/ heating, as the cover design my dad and I made prevents that for the most part. I want the light because my parents hate it when room lights are...

okay thanks, also, I think this is part of the parasite problem but he's starting to look kinda scaly, and one side of his midsection looks sunken in. Is there another problem, possibly with salinity or the like.

How would you guys recommend treating for parasites. He's starting to thin out real fast, and it's worrying me a lot.

I work with kids. They don't know any better. It's best to just make sure they know better now. Don't get angry at them though.

I'm truly sorry for the loss of such a part of your life. It's never fun to lose a friend.

It's definitely a lump. I don't have a working camera at the moment, or I'd take a picture.

It's shrunken some now, so I'm thinking it was constipation. He's been a bit skittish too. I added some decorations to his tank so I'm guessing he's a little stressed.

Right now He's got a big lump at the back of his stomach. It's not from food, i didn't feed him much today.
All I can think of is Constipation, or he swallowed some air. Or possibly Gravel.

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is he OK, or is he sick?

very normal. That's a sign they have eaten about enough. At least that's my basic knowledge from a week of exp w/ mine.

Is it possible to get Aragonite in something smaller than 15 lb bags. All of the pet stores here sell that as a minimum. Or could I get a actual filter bag w/ it?

He's a green Spotted Puffer. The PH is about 7.5 right now. Is that too low?

Also, I have some Reptile food(crickets and Flies) left over from my sisters lizard. They are Vitamin enriched for reptiles. Will they be healthy for my fish? I have doubts so I'm making sure.

My LPS has some really cool looking Mountain things. I know it's not the most natural look, but I'm really looking for anything to avoid. Also How thick should my bottom Gravel Layer be. And I know your not supposed to use a net to remove puffers. What do you guys use. Ive been using a Measuring cup...

Thanks. Another Q. I need more Decor, and am wondering if there is anything I should use vs. Shouldn't. Also is there any specific prep I should do with the decor.

Sir Fishyfishy McPufpuff
Hes a small GSP with a huge name. I recently read all of Sluggy Freelance and needed a name that was kinda Bunbunesque.