Puffing Mbu!

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Puffing Mbu!

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Hi have had this Mbu for about a year he is very happy and healthy by all accounts but of late he has "puffed" quite often at least every other day, The last one I had never "puffed" up in the 2 years I had him before his premature demise. I am trying to get a photo but as soon as he See's me he let's him self back down. Has any one else had this with a Mbu? As all the other puffers I have had and have it's a rare occasion.
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I never saw mine puff.
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Are there other sources or signs of stress?

Sometimes puffs do practice for whatever reason.
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How big is the puffer & tank? Water parameters & water change schedule?
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Post by amosmbu »

he's in a 300gal tank 6'X3'X2'6" he's 15' long no other signs of distress nil ammonia nil nitrite 20ppm nitrate two 40gal water changes a week (made it quick because I'm at work)
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Hmm, he deflates when he sees you? Sounds like practice to me...wonder why its so often...
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<75 gal> 3 Figure 8s & 1 Butterlfy Goby
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Post by amosmbu »

Now this may sound stupid but it's almost like he's seeking attention! As it only happens when I'm near the tank but not paying him any attention.
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NitrItes are at 20?
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Post by Myaj »

no he said nil for amm, nil for nitrites and20 for nitrAtes. It took me reading it a few times to get it right as well.

Maybe he's just looking for food/attention... didn't someone's Fahaka do that?
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Yea that's what I meant sorry I was in a hurry
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Post by Tihsho »

I think he is practacing. Other then that I have no idea.
<80 gal> 2 GSPs & a Ceylon!
<75 gal> 3 Figure 8s & 1 Butterlfy Goby
<75 gal> *Empty*
<55 gal> 3 Gymnothorax polyuranodon (FW eel)
<30 long> Pair of Lorteti's & Irrubesco's, 1 DP, Endlers Livebearers, Clown Pleco, Royal Pleco, 2 Bumblebee Cats
<20 long> 4 Flounders
<4 gal> 2 Sparkling Gouramis & 3 ottos heavily planted

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Post by Toadman Z »

Try to snap some photos for us
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Post by English George »

I say practice. Mine does it occasionally but only in the morning.
Once again, the four toothed fish has got me addicted.
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Post by dpc_max »

Our Mbu is 16" and only ever puffed when he was moved to a new tank
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