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by Pennellapuffer
Wed Mar 17, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head

Here is how he is looking now and also how the tank looks. I put in some taller fake plants in the back to help all the fish feel more at ease and already I think they seem more relaxed.

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by Pennellapuffer
Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head

Thanks :) He is a cutie. That’s a possibility, I didn’t think of that actually.. I’ll keep it up with water changes though and keep you updated on his healing.
by Pennellapuffer
Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head

Thank you for your advice and help Pufferpunk, I really appreciate it. I've been doing several 50% and 25% (roughly) water changes over the last few days and the white spot is getting smaller and all the cracks have dissapeared from the edges. I looked at the article you suggested and I think I will...
by Pennellapuffer
Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:18 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Amazon Puffer with large white spot on head

Recently, I've become aware that my fish care and practices in general with fish care need to change. I'd just like to say that to start, because I'm aware both my tanks have become overpopulated and that I need to change my water changing schedule from monthly and bi-weekly to weekly most likely. I...
by Pennellapuffer
Sat May 16, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your puffer's name?
Replies: 759
Views: 88354

Re: What's your puffer's name?

My two SAP’s are called Earnest and Clive... Clive is named after C.S.Lewis :)
by Pennellapuffer
Sat May 16, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Murder beans!
Replies: 9
Views: 2237

Re: Murder beans!

Aww, they are adorable! And fat indeed. How big is their tank? I would love dwarf puffers, but I already am running three tanks with fish and a fourth would just be too much.
by Pennellapuffer
Sat May 16, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: It's been a while, but I'm finally returning to the tank. Considering dwarf puffers...
Replies: 1
Views: 335

Re: It's been a while, but I'm finally returning to the tank. Considering dwarf puffers...

In a tall tank like that, a lot of vallisneria would be really nice!! I’ve heard some verities don’t need Co2.. For the sponge filter, I’m not sure, but from what I’ve seen with a lot of fish channels on YouTube, plus taking into account the low bio load you will have, a sponge filter sounds fine! B...
by Pennellapuffer
Sat May 16, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: freshwater puffer tank decoration ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 1101

Re: freshwater puffer tank decoration ideas

For the pea puffers, if I ever had pea puffers, I always wanted to create a jungle of vallisneria for them to swim through, but this is just one idea!
by Pennellapuffer
Sat May 16, 2020 1:50 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: freshwater puffer tank decoration ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 1101

Re: freshwater puffer tank decoration ideas

I also struggle with decorating, but I thought I’d post with a few ideas I’ve thought of.. You could paint the backs of the tanks a color that brings contrast or helps with the atmosphere you’re looking for. Black, blue, etc... I know this is a basic tip, but helped a lot in the case of my amazon pu...
by Pennellapuffer
Wed Mar 04, 2020 12:11 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: SAP’s with ich
Replies: 5
Views: 1323

Re: SAP’s with ich

I have discontinued the ich medication I was using ( now ich, API super ich cure, and E.M. Erythromycin) And put some carbon in the filter (yesterday), I also lowered the temp to 84 over the last few days as it has been up at 88 for about two weeks. I’m not sure how long the carbon needs to get rid ...
by Pennellapuffer
Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: SAP’s with ich
Replies: 5
Views: 1323

Re: SAP’s with ich

1) Your water parameters - pH: 7.9 Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrite: 0ppm Nitrates: 30ppm 2) Tank size and a list of ALL inhabitants- 28 gallon bowfront. At the beginning of outbreak- 3 Amazon puffers, 1 bristlenose pleco, 8 bleeding heart tetras. Currently, just the 3 puffers and the pleco. 3) Feeding, water ...
by Pennellapuffer
Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: SAP’s with ich
Replies: 5
Views: 1323

SAP’s with ich

Hello all, Apologies for what I already know will be a long post. Recently in my goldfish tank, they got ich because I introduced a bristlenose pleco without quarantining it first. Now, whether through accidental cross contamination (I tried to be careful but was not sure how careful to be..) or bec...
by Pennellapuffer
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Throwing up SAP/how to tell if healthy?
Replies: 7
Views: 843

Re: Throwing up SAP/how to tell if healthy?

Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind for the next time :) :)
by Pennellapuffer
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:02 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Throwing up SAP/how to tell if healthy?
Replies: 7
Views: 843

Re: Throwing up SAP/how to tell if healthy?

What about the throwing up part? Is that normal?
by Pennellapuffer
Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Throwing up SAP/how to tell if healthy?
Replies: 7
Views: 843

Re: Throwing up SAP/how to tell if healthy?

I knew from doing it previously about how much it was and guesstimated lower, but probably too much lower and I had no idea too little could have negative effects as well... The article I referenced said baking soda would help neutralize the acidity the MS222 adds to the water, but I didn’t use baki...