Help new Fahaka Puffer stressed

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dermothalcyon
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Help new Fahaka Puffer stressed

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I recently got a new Fahaka Puffer and he is in my tank with a Arowana sting ray and gar he has been hiding in the sand for three days hasn’t ate or nothing should I put him in a tank by him self or give him more time none of the other fish are messing with him
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Re: Help new Fahaka Puffer stressed

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If you treasure your other fish at all, then YES, I would put the fahaka in a tank by himself! They are proven killers. They are known to go on a hunger strike when moved to a new tank. After a few days of settling in, they may eat live earthworms.
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