Puffer Poop

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genevieve
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Puffer Poop

Post by genevieve »

I recently got my first puffer and wow. I'm used to stringy poos from other fish but with my F8, it's like hamster poop. :shock:

And then I found this:
http://www.tonywublog.com/journal/juven ... defecating

Anyone want to talk about puffer poop?** I find this fascinating.


**Note - Why yes, I am aware I have the maturity of an eight year old. 8)
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Re: Puffer Poop

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LOL, I guess we're all 8 here then!
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Re: Puffer Poop

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Good to know I'm among friends. :D



I'm curious about how big puffer poo can be.. Like does a mbu puffer has poo the size of a dog poo?

Why is there such a difference in puffer poop and most tropical fish poop?
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My ex 23in Mbu can pop out things as large as 1 1/2in long.. Looks something like a insect wrapped by a spider Web. U get the idea.. Their internals and anus are quite flexible. Probably due to their diet. They swallow shells, crabs etc..
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Re: Puffer Poop

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Wow! Anyone else have any poop info to share about their puffs? :D
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Re: Puffer Poop

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PufferPunk, what are your experiences and knowledge of puffer poop? I really want to pick your brains about this. Heh. :D

Today I noticed that Sammy poops on her favorite side of the tank, the side next to my bed. (Best location for begging I assume?) I think her poops are bigger than a hamsters actually. She's only about two inches long too!



I read somewhere that using a pipet to remove poos between water changes worked? Does anyone else have any luck with this?
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Post by itlagswrx »

I'm a notorious poo-sucker. I suck up their poo with a turkey baster several times a day lol. My puffers know my ritual, and are very understanding of it lol.
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itlagswrx wrote:I'm a notorious poo-sucker. I suck up their poo with a turkey baster several times a day lol. My puffers know my ritual, and are very understanding of it lol.
LOL! I need a turkey baster. The pipet I bought was too small.
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I find it funny after my Pea puffer eats a ton of bloodworms and I find a red nugget in the front of the tank
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