Green spotted puffer all black?
Green spotted puffer all black?
Hi, i did buy 2 puffers earlier but im sorry to say they died, i had big problem with my 250L aquarium... anyhow now my 250L is up and running normally again for some time so i bought a new puffer, but today when i came home he was all black almost like a stone(lying at the bottom of my tank), i thought he was dead and i became totally sad, so when i was on my way to get him out he returned to normal color and started swimming around, is this normal behavior? my guess is that he was sleeping and that the black color was just a camouflage..
Yesterday all water values where normal ill do a new test in a few minutes again.
Hes in freshwater, i have started adding a little marine salt to get him to more brackish conditions...
Yesterday all water values where normal ill do a new test in a few minutes again.
Hes in freshwater, i have started adding a little marine salt to get him to more brackish conditions...
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
He has parasites that are making him weak. My GSP turned all black and layed at the bottom for almost 3 weeks, only turning green when I would do something to make him swim around. After 2 weeks of failed attempts to treat his IP's he died.
you can read through my hospital thread and see what I went through when my gsp exhibited the same behavior.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=29438
you can read through my hospital thread and see what I went through when my gsp exhibited the same behavior.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=29438
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
LongGrain, parasites aren't the only cause of a black belly.
Black or gray bellies on GSPs are usually a sign of stress. It could mean internal parasites, another illness, fear, or general distress due to being in a new home or an annoying water change - just about anything. Some people also report black bellies during sleep, which is probably what happened to you.
Black or gray bellies on GSPs are usually a sign of stress. It could mean internal parasites, another illness, fear, or general distress due to being in a new home or an annoying water change - just about anything. Some people also report black bellies during sleep, which is probably what happened to you.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
i don't think he's talking about a black belly, i think he's talking about a black FISH. as in, not green and with no spots.
thats what my fish did, he turned all black and layed on the bottom. When I would do something to encourage him to swim, we would go back to green w/ black spots and a white belly, but before long his whole body would go black again and he would return to the bottom of the tank.
thats what my fish did, he turned all black and layed on the bottom. When I would do something to encourage him to swim, we would go back to green w/ black spots and a white belly, but before long his whole body would go black again and he would return to the bottom of the tank.
Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
Water parameters:
NO3 0-10
No2 0
dGH 7
dKH 10-15
PH 7,6-8
CL2 0
25 Celsius
Tank size: 250 Liter
And yes the fish was totally black the spots where still there but where barely visible..
NO3 0-10
No2 0
dGH 7
dKH 10-15
PH 7,6-8
CL2 0
25 Celsius
Tank size: 250 Liter
And yes the fish was totally black the spots where still there but where barely visible..
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
If it happens again, can you take a picture?
Fish can change color when they're sleeping or hunting, but you're right, this is fairly extreme. Are there any other symptoms? Do you have an ammonia test?
Fish can change color when they're sleeping or hunting, but you're right, this is fairly extreme. Are there any other symptoms? Do you have an ammonia test?
Still doesn't mean it's necessarily IPs.i don't think he's talking about a black belly, i think he's talking about a black FISH. as in, not green and with no spots.
thats what my fish did, he turned all black and layed on the bottom. When I would do something to encourage him to swim, we would go back to green w/ black spots and a white belly, but before long his whole body would go black again and he would return to the bottom of the tank.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
i know, i was just giving a suggestion, either way the fish sounds distressed in some way.
just realized i said "he has parasites making him weak", I meant to say it could be parasites making him weak. Thats what you get for changing your mind on what you want to write half way through a sentence haha.
just realized i said "he has parasites making him weak", I meant to say it could be parasites making him weak. Thats what you get for changing your mind on what you want to write half way through a sentence haha.
Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
My current test kit doesn't contain Ammonia ill get a new one tomorrow, and yes ill get a picture next time (this time i was to shocked to even think about it) but since he has woken up hes been swimming around with the occasional resting on the sand and a little bit of hiding, hes eating fine (the first day he totally decimated the other inhabitants (a few red cherry shrimp and a few snails)...
Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
one more thing his poo is some times red but mostly back...
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
If you are feeding lots of blood worm red poo can be expected
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
ok well thats his main food my snails are still growing...
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
He shouldnt be black tho. Keep a very close eye on your water and keep us posted
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
Gotcha.LongGrain wrote:just realized i said "he has parasites making him weak", I meant to say it could be parasites making him weak. Thats what you get for changing your mind on what you want to write half way through a sentence haha.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
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NEED NITRIFYING BACTERIA FOR YOUR NEW TANK? PM ME!
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Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
Is he eating?
Re: Green spotted puffer all black?
yes he is eating fine.