Strange subject, pardon, Big Puffer Bum ?

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Strange subject, pardon, Big Puffer Bum ?

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I appologize for the subject being discussed, but I am curious.

Today my GSP took the biggest poop ever and his bum was stuck open all day. I was just wondering if anyone else has seen the same thing happen? It just seemed a little odd to me, and caught me off guard.
I feed mostly bloodworms and mysis shrimp. He also eats krill, mussels, and snails when I can get them.




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never seen that, but i say POTM pic???? LOL
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Re: Strange subject, pardon, Big Puffer Bum ?

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Seen it on my guys a few times, always seems to go down in a day or so. Not sure the causes, but unless it's red and irritated, I wouldn't worry.
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i have seen this once in mine, seemed fine though and it wasnt red or anything, the next day it wasnt like that anymore so i dont think its anything to worry about
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Re: Strange subject, pardon, Big Puffer Bum ?

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Caused by constipation. Are you feeding a varied diet?
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