Parasites.
Parasites.
Ive recently bought a porcupine puffer I've had him for a month and he seems to be doing ok but I'm sure he has parasites. What's the best treatment for IPs?
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Re: Parasites.
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
Re: Parasites.
before treating, I'd try to identify what makes you think it's parasites. Porcupine puffers often arrive with internal parasites, but the treatment depends on the symptoms. If he's eating well and maintaining weight, I wouldn't rush into medicating. For suspected internal parasites, many hobbyists use praziquantel for worms and metronidazole for certain protozoan infections, preferably in food if the fish is still eating. Can you describe the symptoms you're seeing?
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This post is from 2023.
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!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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my bad
didn't pay attention on that
