The Puffer Forum

Boxermom wrote:Well, we use clove oil to euthanize as well, so yeah, too much can harm him. But if you just add one or two drops more, it should be okay.

thank you... if he dies i'll blame you... just joking...

Boxermom wrote:You definitely need to use more if its taking him 4 minutes to go under. That's a long time for him to be exposed to it.

thats what i was thinking.... thats why i rushed the trimming....
4 drops should do it then? will it harm him if i add to much?

I think it also depends on how big the puffer is. Larger puffers would need a higher dose, IMO. I would definitely try again tonight if they are interfering with his ability to eat. hes not really that big yet... Maybe 2 inches long, so i think that would do the trick? but if i add another drop wou...

can i try again tonight or is it too soon? they really need to be cut....

I hope you don't mean you put him back in his tank afterwards. You should have a bucket of declorinated water to put him in for recovery so the clove oil doesn't get into his main tank. oh yes, i had a seperate container of his tank water.. i left him in there for a good 20 minutes before putting h...

i mixed the water really good...... i think hes just a strong fighter... would 4 drops be okay? i really am afraid of how long he should be exposed in clove oil water, i mean 4 minutes seems way to long.. thats why i failed at the teeth.. too much in a hurry to put him back in the tank water to see ...

I just tried trimming my fish's teeth for the first time and failed at it... i don't know how long i should keep him out of the water for..... i read the article in the library here and it says 3 cups of tank water and 3 drops of clove oil, then the fish should turn upside down within 60 seconds... ...