Dwarf puffers

[crperret]

Hello everyone. I have a few questions about my new(ish) dwarf puffer tank.

First, how long should i leave the light on? I have a device that tuns it on and off automatically and right now I have it turn on 8 a.m. and turn off at 8 p.m.

Second, I have two puffers and one of them has a sunken belly. I feed them thawed blood worms every other day ( and occasionally some frozen brine shrimp ) and after she eats her stomach is round but on the days she doesn't eat her stomach looks like she's sucking it in. At first I thought she was just underfed but now I've had her for 2 weeks and I don't see a difference. She is acting perfectly normal, poop is normal, swimming around normally. Does it sound like she has ip?

Thanks in advance

[Pufferpunk]

library/hospital/internal-parasites-pre ... treatment/

library/puffers-in-focus/dwarfpuffercare/

[Pufftastic]

I'd treat for IPs, definitely. Follow the link Pufferpunk provided for details on how to do it.

As for lights, I don't think that dwarf puffers mind much how long you keep the lights on, and if you have live plants that's a good cycle. But if you don't have live plants, you might end up growing a nice crop of algae with the lights on that long.

[crperret]

Can the medication possibly harm my other puffer? (she is perfectly healthy) Also can parasites be passed on on from fish to fish?

Thank you for your responses

[Pufferpunk]

Both should be treated.

[crperret]

Thank you so much you were really helpful

[crperret]

ok so I finally got some medication for my puffer, and I'm doing a fenbendazol bath. how long do i leave her in it?

[Pufferpunk]

You soak her food in it silly, NOT her! Read the link I offered on how to treat IPs.