The Puffer Forum

I need help and fast. I have a dog face puffer. He had white spots earlier this week. I followed directions and lowered the salt and the water is fine. This morning he was putting his nose in the sand. I came home from work and he looked dead. I picked him up in a net and he puffed up. He is now dar...

My husband checked everything and said my tank was perfect. He check nitrite, nitrates and ammonia. This morning the puffer was out and swimming. He ate a few blood worms but seems to be doing better. He hides by the heater. I did notice that he was rubbing his nose in the sand. Do I still need to l...

All the spots are gone but he is a very dark brown. He is weak and hasn't eaten much for two days. He did take a bit out of a fish earlier. He just sits on the sand with his chin on the glass. He seems alert but he acts like he doesn't feel good. I am treating with melafix. Any suggestions would be ...

I read the article and followed the instructions on treatment.
Now the puffer is hiding and won't come out. Should I just leave him alone
or do I need to do something else?
Thanks for all the help.

I noticed today that my dog face has a few white specks on his mouth and around his eye. Could someone instruct me on what I need to do.
Thank you