The Puffer Forum

Pufferpunk wrote:He should be hungrier. Higher temps will raise his metabolism. You could try the Jungle Parasite Clear in there.

ok I'll look in to geting some of the jungle parasite clear and the new hydrometer tomorrow. Thanks

Will the jungle clear harm the ghost shrimp I have with him?

"Not for use in aquariums housing ornamental crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs."

Pufferpunk wrote:"Not for use in aquariums housing ornamental crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs."

Thanks for letting me know, I guess I'll have to put them somewhere else until the treatment is over. The treatment is not dangerous for my GSP right?

Lots of folks use it here.

Pufferpunk wrote:Lots of folks use it here.

I'm glade. Now when I treat him using the jungle clear dose the temperture matter, or is his current temp of 84-86 ok?

If you don't see external parasites on the fish (ich), it might be easier to breathe with the lower temp.

Pufferpunk wrote:If you don't see external parasites on the fish (ich), it might be easier to breathe with the lower temp.

OK, then I'm going to slowly lower the temp. So far I have not been able to find Jungle Parasite Clear. I found it in a food form but I believe I need it to treat the water right? Today I'll go to some "real" fish stores and see if they have it. Petsmart only had it in food form and I can't imagine my puffer eating it, unless thats the way it is? Like some kind of powder to put on his food?

It normally comes in tablets that you can add to the water. It should be easy to find, at least it is here. You are right in thinking that you do not want the medicated food. It should be cheap too In Canada it's normally around $9 and hydrometers are $10. Hopefully you can pick up both soon without breaking the bank

They should come in "fizz" tablet form: http://www.junglelabs.com/pages/details.asp?item=TB636
Maybe we're calling it the wrong name?