Puffer with tooth problems - video

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grup
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Puffer with tooth problems - video

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I felt kinda bad for this big guy. Jump to the 2:30 - 2:40 point for a good look at his teeth.


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I've trimmed way worse!

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Wow poor fahaka! Glad you helped him pp!
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Also thanks for the time in the video! Awful and annoying music, poor puff :(
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Re: Puffer with tooth problems - video

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Pufferpunk wrote:I've trimmed way worse!

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PP, can you give us an idea of that puffer's size (length) at the time of your dental surgery ?
Those are some serious looking chompers !
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Re: Puffer with tooth problems - video

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It was quite an old fish, maybe 10. Lived it's entire life in a 40g cube. I think it was 6" at the most.
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