Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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You're ignoring our questions if all of these fish are in the same 45 gallon long. I think that means yes. :(
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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I did get the Congo puffer, he is only an inch, just came in yesterday, he did not go after the bloodworms or the brine shrimp at all, do I still have to give him time before he eats?
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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But those fish are not in the tank, he is a tank on his own
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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He's used to eating fish in the wild, so maybe try a few small guppies.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

Post by AdamSafi »

Thanks, but thankfully he started to eat bloodworms so I don't have to buy any live food for him
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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Try to vary his diet.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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Is it normal for the Congo puffer to lean against the heater?
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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Every time I try to move him then he would go back
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

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He could burn himself.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

Post by AdamSafi »

He is still there, I did change the water yesterday, and everything is still the same
Ammonia: 0
pH: 7.0
Is there anything else I can do?
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C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

Post by Pufferpunk »

Nitrite, nitrate? You could cover the heater with a mesh tube.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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Dwarf Pea Puffer
Figure 8 Puffer
Dragon Puffer
Hairy Puffer
Target Puffer
Red eyed red tail Puffer
Red eyed Puffer
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Re: Congo Puffer (Tetraodon Miurus)

Post by AdamSafi »

Thanks, but luckily he is back to normal again and he is eating well.
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