The Puffer Forum

*honk honk* My english failed me.

Discreet and discrete are different things.

LilGreenPuffer wrote:Discreet and discrete are different things.

I blame it on english being my second language

No problem, just wanted you to understand what RTR meant.

I think I will go the medication route, although subtle, the mid to end of it's belly is a little lumpy, not large, but slightly noticable. And even if they aren't infected, it can't hurt right?

The more common word is “discreet,” meaning “prudent, circumspect”: “When arranging the party for Agnes, be sure to be discreet; we want her to be surprised.” “Discrete” means “separate, distinct”: “He arranged the guest list into two discrete groups: meat-eaters and vegetarians.” Note how the T separates the two Es in “discrete.”

I had to look it up. At least I'm good at math.

No harm to a fish at all to treat for IPs, healthy or not.

^^^Personally, I think that might depend on the type of medication you're using and the fish's condition. If a fish was having separate health problems with no evidence of worms, I'd personally hold off on worming till they were stronger, and I would hesitate to use, say, straight-up levimasole on a fish that doesn't have a really aggressive case that is not or would not respond to other treatments (like camallanus worms). But a strong fish and a gentle/moderate medication? I totally agree that there's virtually zero chance of harm.

So what would be the best way to proceed, wait it out a little longer? Feeding for both was normal tonight, activity and temperment is normal, etc.

If he's not getting thin & his pooping & activity is normal, then wait.