The Puffer Forum

I have a fahaka puffer. he is about 3 1/2 - 4 in. i have two questions. first, he is swimming a little odd today. almost wobbly like. a little shaky, if that makes any sense. and he didnt eat as well today. he nibbled at his food and let the rest fall to the bottom of his tank untouched. normally he...

so far i have given him one tablet soaked with his food. per the directions, i can treat him again with 48hrs inbetween treatments. it has been almost 48hrs since last treatment. should i treat just the tank this time? or both the tank and his food? if both, how many tablets for food and how many fo...

thanks for all your help guys. i gave him the food soaked in the meds with a bit of garlic and he was happy to gobble it down. i couldnt find any frozen mixed seafood to feed him. i used a little krill piece just for the purpose of his meds. my mom went to the store and picked up two live clams and ...

ok, went to petsmart and got Jungle Parasite Clear Tank Buddies. Its the only one they had. It says it clears external and internal parasites. Directions says "one tablet to each ten gal. Treament may be repeated up to two times with 48hrs between treatments and a 25% water change. For anchor w...

Thank you very much for your reply!! I am still at work, but will stop off on my way home to petsmart and look for the meds. And then to the grocery story for better food. I really appreciate your help with this!! After reading the library article, it sounds like a one time treatment, is that right?...

Hello, i'm new to the forum. I have a fahaka puffer. he's currently living in a 20 gallon tank, by himself. hes only about 3 in or so. we've had him several months now. we were told to feed him every other day. he eats frozen silver sides and frozen krill. he likes the kril best. he is always happy ...