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Water parameters
ph 6.5 ammonia trace
nitrite trace nitrate .80
kH zero
I am going to do a 10g change for the next 5 days

Sorry haven't checked water parameters, am going to have them checked by Aquatic store on way to work in morning. Change about 30 % weekly.

Thanks, I'll give it a try, but hes sometimes thrashes in the dark, more than when tank light is on.

Had tank for 6 yrs. This puffer for 4 yrs. Had previous fahaka in this tank that died from a bile duct blockage( Had necropsy done)

Sorry forgot size. He is about 8 or 9 in long. Treated for parasites on recommendation of fish guy I bought from. No one new to house hold no red anything by tank.

He is in a 90g have had for about 4 yrs. Just started this behavior 3 or 4 months ago. Sometimes happens when lights are turned off for night, other times during the day. He has broken off all teeth,mashed up his lips and snapped off water intakes on filters. I have treated with Pipzine and one othe...