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To be honest, it's a bit difficult to really see the bite from the photo you've got, but with you saying there was 20 in a 10-gallon it doesn't surprise me that there would be severe aggression. I feel so sorry for puffers that are kept that way, and if you say something, the LFS's response is that it's only temporary. And even so .... how would a person like being stuck in a small room with about 50 other people all in your face 24/7?
Sometimes it's more than just a bite that can result in a puffer dying from an attack, it's also the stress of being repeatedly attacked that takes it's toll, I think.
But the best you can do right now, is like you said -- water changes and Melafix (if you think there's any fungus going on, you might want to add Pimafix too).

My lfs prides itself on being pretty good. It is in most cases but they are learning on puffs. Remember the 'hairy' puffs? There were five initially, the other four were not sold - they killed each other...! Only found that out a couple of weeks ago.

You might recall my dismay about the lfs not getting some Abei's because I told them they would attack each other. Just as well I did and I now understand PP's comment on an earlier post.

I have asked to just get me an xyz, but no go. Looks like I'll be travelling to get any more but I have a few puffs to look after for now

You're doing everyhting right & it looks to be healing.
What's the SG?

Specific Gravity is 1.004, Pufferpunk. Many thanks for your kind reply.

I'm just paranoid that any bite wound on a puff is easily lethal. This little trooper doesen't seem to notice it by his/her behaviour but that doesn't mean it's not in pain.

Many thanks, again... PPG and PP

You lot must be the best one this planet, for puffs!

He's still there

Likes earthworms. Sorry, that's a bit misleading: devours earthworms...

My Baileyi goes mental over earthworms!!

OK, I think the GSP has fully healed now so thanks for advice

Glad to hear your puff is better.

glad to hear "manky puff" is all better.