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Thank you for answering my post, my last entry was withheld a few days before publishes for some reasons, though TPF has given up on me. Here is my updates, all inputs are welcome and appreciated. Water change 20% Temp = 8 PH = 7.6 (city water default) NH3 = 0 NO3 = 15 NO2 = was told not needed when...

Updates The puffer spends all day under a rock (cave) with belly bury in the substrate, will not come out or eat but no signs of illness other than slimmer by the day. I can almost see the outline of the skull at this point. :( I am really frustrated and out of options, please lending a hand to save...

1. City water = 7.6 2. API Proper PH 7.0 was added but only one dose/10 gallon for experiment and no further. 3. All decorations are in plastic (aged) 4. Eco Complete (used), retreated from storage and washed in cold tap water thoroughly before introduce. 5. There is no cover on the tank surface; wa...

Hello everyone, here is the overdue updates, please help, thanks. PH = 6.6 NO3 = 10 NH3/NH4 = 0 Temp = 80F Tank = 48”Lx18”Dx21”H Substrate = Eco complete cover 50% of the tank at 2” thick; remain 50% is bare. Shelter = artificial caves & rocks, plenty of hidden places but no plants This 6” fahak...

Thanks for the quick replies, will check back with parameter data ASAP. Good day.

Hi all, I am new to puffer found this forum and joined. Have questions and would like to consult the experience here. Thanks in advance. I keep fresh water for years but not familiar with puffer that I have foster recently. I have read all the fundamentals. Here is what I have. Fahaka: 5” Teeth: no ...