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by PhoenixAngel
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Help....my GSP doesn't want to eat...
Replies: 43
Views: 5144

Re: Help....my GSP doesn't want to eat...

as far as getting a gsp to eat mine has never refused an earthworm from the backyard (his absolute favorite!), but i only give them to him because i never use any fertilizers or pesticides! you could try that just to get some nutrition into him. I'm afraid to feed earthworms, my family doesn't use ...
by PhoenixAngel
Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Help....my GSP doesn't want to eat...
Replies: 43
Views: 5144

Help....my GSP doesn't want to eat...

I have two GSP, one of which is hardly eating. It shows interest in the food and will pick at it and eat some of it. But, he won't eat much. His other tank mate, has kept his appetite, and eats until he's nicely rounded. I'm somewhat concerned about the skinny one. He hasn't been eating much for the...
by PhoenixAngel
Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: GSP has dark belly and is pretty skinny
Replies: 18
Views: 1931

Re: GSP has dark belly and is pretty skinny

I was looking through the Puffer Library and it says you can use Praziquantel as a dewormer. The only Praziquantel available in my area is PraziPro... The directions on the bottle is for a bath. Am I able to give this orally as well? If I soak the frozen food, before feeding? Or is this strictly a w...
by PhoenixAngel
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Gsp tank and filtration question
Replies: 7
Views: 755

Re: Gsp tank and filtration question

Thank you for the help, everyone. It's much appreciated! I think I'll go with two 500gph AquaClears... Another question, since my puffers are fw should I convert them to bw in the smaller tank they are in now? And cycle the 55g as bw? Or is it better to cycle the 55g as fw, put in my puffers...then ...
by PhoenixAngel
Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:03 am
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Gsp tank and filtration question
Replies: 7
Views: 755

Gsp tank and filtration question

I've been looking through articles in the library and various topics in the forums. But, I have a few questions... 1. Is a 55g big enough for two gsp's? Some say yes, others say no. If it is too small, what size should I be looking for? 2. Is it alright to transfer the puffers directly to the larger...