The Puffer Forum

Pufferpunk: So, the dwarf puffers are gobbling up those blackworms and it's time for me to order some more. Do I need to do anything with the worms to ensure they are disease free? I order the from my LFS who get them from Segrest Farms, largest fish wholesaler in the Southeast, possibly all of the ...

Awesome! You're the best!

What about garlic guard? They don't look like they have parasites but I'd rather err on the side of caution.

Hello, I've FINALLY gotten my dwarf puffers. The LFS wasn't able to get them for about six weeks. I had purchased live blackworms for them about six weeks ago and have managed to keep them alive in a 5.5 gallon bare bottom tank with small sponge filter and small HOB. I'm planning to upgrade to a lar...

I don't have them yet. My LFS isn't able to order them right now but they're keeping an eye out for me. I'm also trying to find some that are captive bred in an effort to promote sustainable fish keeping.

Pufferpunk wrote:
If they are the only fish in the tank, then that tank is their QT.

I've read several places about treating for internal parasites. Is that something to worry about?

Hello, I'm very excited to get some dwarf puffers but want to make sure I'm doing everything right so they can be as happy and healthy as possible. I have a 20 gallon long planted tank. I was initially going to get 5 DP but have changed my mind into getting 3. I think 3 would be more comfortable in ...