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by casc
Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:47 am
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: puffer surgery
Replies: 7
Views: 1296

Re: puffer surgery

Yep I do. I'm bringing a tote with Juke and a heater. N two other smaller containers to transfer and treat the water. Thank you for the advice, this is a first. Juke hasn't had any health problems since I've had him. N this is a pretty big one. Hopefully Dr. Tony can tell me why this happend. A tumo...
by casc
Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: puffer surgery
Replies: 7
Views: 1296

puffer surgery

When using finquil with a saltwater fish, do I add it to salt or freshwater? The directions only say add to water. What do you guys do when trimming your puffs teeth? Also my vet agreed to let me video tape and take pictures. I'm excited and nervous Friday. The tumor is continuing to grow. I can't w...
by casc
Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: where to get finquil?
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

Re: where to get finquil?

I just got the appointment time for Jukes surgery, Friday at 11:30. Hopefully Friday is not the last time I see my puffer friend. What should I treat his tank with while he is recovering afterwards? I was not planning on putting him in a hospital tank since there aren't other fish that will bug him....
by casc
Fri May 30, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: where to get finquil?
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

Re: where to get finquil?

I thought it was cool too. He is also an aquarist. I'm gonna ask him if I can video tape the procedure. Not sure the price but I'm supplying the medication so I hope not too much. It will be worth it if it saves his life.
by casc
Fri May 30, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: where to get finquil?
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

Re: where to get finquil?

I finally found and ordered some. Thank you. His surgery is next week. Have you ever heard of something like this? I wouldn't do it if he could live with the growth but the vet thinks can't.
by casc
Thu May 29, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: where to get finquil?
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

where to get finquil?

My porc, Juke has swelling under a spine still. It is now 3x the size it was. I called my vet and luckily he has some experience with fish. I spoke to him about symptoms and looked over the pics. He thinks it's a tumor of some sort. And he thinks it will continue to grow until it kills him or he is ...
by casc
Fri May 23, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Infected spines on porcupine puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 1325

Re: Infected spines on porcupine puffer

I hope that's what it is. I'm worried about him, that makes me feel a little better.
by casc
Fri May 23, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Infected spines on porcupine puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 1325

Re: Infected spines on porcupine puffer

He is acting normal again today. Do you think it will go away? Or it's something he can live with normally?
by casc
Fri May 23, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Infected spines on porcupine puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 1325

Re: Infected spines on porcupine puffer

Yes I have seen that happen multiple times with him. This does not look normal or anything like the porc in that post. What I am concerned about is th the large lump under his spine. I can't seem to find a similar situation. The melafix is not helping.
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by casc
Fri May 23, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Infected spines on porcupine puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 1325

Re: Infected spines on porcupine puffer

Can ANYONE please help!?
by casc
Fri May 23, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Infected spines on porcupine puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 1325

Re: possible infected spine

Anyone have any ideas?
by casc
Thu May 22, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Infected spines on porcupine puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 1325

Re: possible infected spine

I have treated Jukes tank for a few days with melafix. So far no improvement. He had been acting normal up to about an hour ago. He is hanging out at the bottom. He's still moving around but slowly and he spit out food. I'm concerned the swollen spike is possibly poking his fin. Either way I'm sure ...
by casc
Thu May 22, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Poll-What Puffer Would You choose?
Replies: 36
Views: 3677

Re: Poll-What Puffer Would You choose?

DMD123 wrote:
casc wrote:Definitely porcupine puffer
Well I did say it was for a 40B... Dont think that will fit well in there!
Oh didn't notice that part. Too bad, i LOVE my porc! Coolest pet ever. A Dragon puffer looks like it would be interesting, but dwarf puffers are adorable. Goodluck
by casc
Wed May 21, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: Freshwater Puffers
Topic: Poll-What Puffer Would You choose?
Replies: 36
Views: 3677

Re: Poll-What Puffer Would You choose?

Definitely porcupine puffer
by casc
Mon May 19, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Infected spines on porcupine puffer
Replies: 12
Views: 1325

Re: possible infected spine

I have taken 20 pictures and so far this is the best I got. Its right under his pectoral fin. You can see a spine slightly sticking out. It's on top of the lump. I can see it in the pic but I can see how it would be hard if you don't know what your looking at. I will continue to try n get a better p...