The Puffer Forum

Looks nice. Would also like to see an updated picture.

Thanks for all the replies! I put some melafix in the tank earlier today. I also took out the carbon filter and added an air stone. He is still just sitting around. I caught him sitting on a magnet cleaner near the top of the tank earlier, which i thought was pretty funny. As soon as he saw me he sl...

Well no melafix tonight. Didn't get the chance to buy any. Will be grabbing a bottle tomorrow though. Hope he makes it till tomorrow morning.

I've had him for about an hour or 2 before i posted. Yes the tank is cycled. Had some cichlids living in it before i took them out. The top of his skin doesn't look too good though and is definitely not normal. It look like the stripes on top of his head and a bit of the sides have been rubbed off. ...

The puffer is just sitting at the bottom of the tank. Not swimming around or doing anything. I didn't notice it looking so bad until i got home and looked at him closely in a fully lit room. Looks like his skin has been rubbed off or something. Doesn't look like Ick either. Could all he need is just...