The Puffer Forum

If it was IPs Pod had will that mean my tank is now contaminated and need treating?

Also he mentioned that you should start using the SW chart at 1.004 sg at the latest....that was my next question so thought it might be your next one also.

Hi,
I had the same question about the test kit and was kindly advised by Nick that FW and SW kits are same chemicals just different colour charts. Nick also pointed out that the master kits have FW charts and SW charts......and he was right

I agree with your idea PPG as I have been up to all hours searching the forum for possible causes of Pods symptoms....admittedly though I have learnt a lot by doing so. I'm not sure how it could be done but if it is possible it would help to send us newbies in the right direction with our searching.

A similar thing has happened with my GSP. Only had him 3 days but he was showing signs of IPs from day 1. Last night my husband commented that he thought he might be blind as he was bumping into the plants and decor. He sadly passed away during the night also. As I've been on edge about him I've tes...

Thank you PPG....having just the one fish in the tank I became a lot more attached than I ever did with my tank of kribs. I must admit that I have got hooked on puffers....not been to bed before 3 am reading about them last few days. I need to get my head around the maths/chemistry etc of going over...

Hi everyone, It's been a very sad morning as Pod died sometime during the night. I just wanted to let you all know since you have all been so helpful. I shall give you all my tank details etc to see if I've missed anything. I've had Pod 3 days in a 15 x 14 x 48 (inch) tank (30+ uk gallons) planted w...

The shop was feeding him on bloodworm. He mentioned Sterazin as a med I could buy from them but not sure if this is what they would have used themselves. I have noticed that Pod does seem more active when his lights gone off and the greying of his stomach also reduces, maybe he needs some softer lig...

Pod still not eating. Had a bit of a lunge at a piece of shelled prawn I wiggled at him but then sedately went on his way to the other side of the tank. Also ignored the bloodworm. I have some IPs meds on the way from a very kind person. Could the very nice man at the aquatics store I got him from b...

Hi Nick,
I've found a Kusuri wormer plus for discus 500 gallon pack on ebay.....would that be the one you use?

I'm in Hereford Ppg
Thanks Nick I'll see if its available by me, I'm off on a hunt tomorrow as I want to get something for him asap.
There are a few places I can try...fingers crossed I can find something

oops just double checked as forgot they list international sellers at end of page.....there is some phew

Oh no!!! just done a search for it on ebay and none on there.

Thats great, thank you again !!!
I'm so worried for him, will it be ok to wait till I get some off ebay?
This is the first time I've ever had an ill fish from maidenheads, they've always been great before.

Hi, I've spent most of the day on here learning all I can about my GSP, Poddington. My husband bought him for me yesterday as a surprise. After much reading I've come to realise that Poddington may not be a happy little puffer :( He seems to have a very poor appetite compared to other puffers I've r...