The Puffer Forum

Thought I'd update you on Sushi... So far so good. Got rid of all medication, frequent water changes and he's back to his old self, eating like a horse!! He's still got the lumps and bumps but they're not weeping like they were and also it looks as if some have disappeared. Fingers crossed he carrie...

Thank you so much for the help. Will try and contact Bob Fenner and act on your suggestions re water, diet etc...
I'll do anything I can to help the little fella, he's such a character

Once again, thanks for the help. Fingers crossed someone can help!

Hi, thanks for the reply and advice. Are getting rid of copper as we were iffy about using it anyway. There is nothing moving in the lumps at all, they just look like a boil/pimple with this white stringy substance leaking out. He now looks as though he can't open his mouth properly! Would chloramph...

2.22 (2).jpg Hi, we have a dog faced puffer with what can only be described as lumps. These lumps have now begun to open with poor Sushi now not wanting to eat. Water parameter's are: ammonia 0, PH 8, nitrite 0.03ppm with a salinity of 1.024/5. He is currently in a 90l hospital tank being treat wit...