My Fahaka

[Neilsie]

Hi guys,

I have recently purchased a Fahaka and he seems to be rather blotchy in colouration rather than when I first got him is this normal? He is feeding ok and colours up when he is swimming. I feed him one whole mussel a day is this to much or to little? The fahaka is about 6" long.

Neil

[Nick]

If his belly is slightly rounded, then eating the right amount. What are his water parameters and what size tank is he in? Any tankmates?

[Neilsie]

When I purchased him he was in a 2ft tank he is now in a 4ft tank.

Neil

[Nick]

2 foot tanks vary from 20 gallons to 38 gallons, and 4 foot tanks vary from 55 gallons to well over 100, can you be more specific? Water parameters would be good too. If he rests on the bottom a lot, his colors might be changing then to blend in with the substrate. A lot of interesting decor helps keep puffers moving and entertained.

[Boxermom]

Please post all of your water parameters, tank size, tankmates, how long its been set up, how it was cycled, how long you have had him in there, etc.