The Puffer Forum

I have sworn by Aquaclear filters for over 40 years.

1 small white bump doesn't sound like ich. Ich looks like an evenly-"salted" fish. Possibly just an irritation during transport. You can add Melafix to see if that might help. Can't see photo.

What "good bacteria" did you add? Cycling with fish is barbaric & unnecessary. Very old school. It can cause permanent damage to their skin/eyes/gills.
Have your family's fish lived into their teens?

How was this tank cycled exactly?

Other than lots & lots of decor to break up lines of sight--no.

Well then, there has to be a good reason your water turns so acidic. What is your water change schedule?

Moving to the Hospital Forum, so you can answer all the questions in red.

Much better! I still want to know the pH of your tap water though.
I hope it is just a coral skeleton?

Good to hear!

I miss the logo.

Also, the wood is going to lower your pH. I'd find something different to decorate with.
Get back to me on your tap water.

Great deal!

Wow, that's practically straight urine! Is that what your tap water tests at?
What exact species of puffer do you keep?

Nope

Hi, Sorry I missed this yesterday! Not to worry--I have done dentistry on a fahaka this size. I used clove oil. I am very surprised that with the great crunchy diet you offer, this is an issue at all.
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