The Puffer Forum

Could be from the teeth being in the way.

When I get the finquel I'll examine and cut them if need be. They say "as short as feasible;" does that mean almost to the "gums" or jawline, whatever that would be called on a fishy . And suggestions as to whether or not use the ultra cure px or the prazipro to treat for ip? Thanks again!

***update*** my little guy is eating again, gaining weight (looks MUCH better!) I've been deworming with gel tek ultra cure px. His ich is gone and he has a buddy who appears to be doing equally as well. I did get the finquel but I'm wondering if I should examine him or leave him be for a while? Thanks for all the help! Still need advice on how to encourage them to eat snails? I've seen them pick at the crushed ones, but they aren't eating it all and leaving the live ones.

You should be able to look at his teeth whilst feeding, trimming their teeth is kinda like trimming cat or dog claws as in there is a sensitive part in the middle. The main part of their teeth remains (as you would when claw clipping), the sharp long point in the middle is clipped off.

I don't think I see a sharp point in the middle. It's not really easy to see but what I can see looks pretty normal. Thank you!