Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted

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Bengoshi2000
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Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted

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Below is a pic of my DP, Neville. I've had him for about 14 months. He's very happy as a singleton in his 10g tank. I've fought IP's on three different occasions (last time was 7-8 months ago). He's always had a bit of a chin (or jowls if you will). He's never been as rounded as most DP's I've seen here and elsewhere on the internet. I just wanted folks opinion on his appearance vis a vis his health. He gets a steady diet of ramshorn snails (that I breed in a separate tank). One day/week I skip a feeding. He hasn't done anything that makes me think he's sick, and I see plenty of puffer poo around the tank... maybe I'm just a paranoid parent. This photo was taken 13 hours after his last feeding.
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DrKennethNoisewater
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Post by DrKennethNoisewater »

i think he looks pretty good! not sick through my eyes. you must have a great camera... as far as IP's go it never hurts to treat, and maybe try a different food or soak for a little longer. another thing could be to change up his diet one day here and there. puffers love a wide variety of foods (although snails are a great meal)
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Post by sevenyearnight »

My opinion, enter the contest!
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xrayjeeper83
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Post by xrayjeeper83 »

LOL seven

Like DR said switch up the food some and maybe feed a little bit more to put some weight on him
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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Bengoshi2000
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Post by Bengoshi2000 »

Thanks for the replies! I'll try switching up his diet a bit and increase feedings. I'm going to hold off on doing another IP treatment unless I see more distinct clues of IPs.

FWIW I did enter the photo contest... Hopefully, I wasn't too late!?!
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Post by Troender »

It wasn't too late. :-D There's still one spot left. And I won't do anything with the POTM until this evening.
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Post by RTR »

Very clear shot, well done. Do send it in.

He does not look sick to me, but my eyes are not very good.
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Post by sevenyearnight »

I <3 Egon!
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DrKennethNoisewater
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Post by DrKennethNoisewater »

i have a very hard time getting that clear of shot of DP's. hopefully people take that into consideration when voting!!
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