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Adam K
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fat figure 8

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my F8 puffer is always fat looking even before he has eaten...what should i do?
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Black Widow

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put him on a treadmill :lol: :lol:
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He's still eating normally and pooping right? So long as you're sure he's not constipated and he's not floating upside down at the top you should be okay.
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yep still poopin and everything but just out of curiosity what do you do if your puffer is constipated? lol
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if he seem fat to you, then cut back on how often you feed him
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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oh and 7 I hate you now
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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xrayjeeper83 wrote:oh and 7 I hate you now
You are just jealous of his tiny shorts and cute tank tops.
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How big is the tank? More room with areas of more current = more exercise and more calories expended. No music videos required.

How often do you feed? Mature fish do not require more than alternate-day feeding. Fat fish are not healthy or long-lived fish.
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didnt feed him today and he seems to be slimming out so i guess every other day feedings is the way 2 go
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