The Puffer Forum

Oh yeah are there any vitamin supplements etc I could give him?

Just "salt" the food & soak for a couple of hours. Might want to add garlic to enhance flavor.

Ok cheers, he's definitely not got an appetite problem that's for sure.

Anyone have an idea how much of this powder wormer to use, I tried calling a specialist vet and even they weren't sure.

I already told you.

Haha OK so just sprinkle a bit on and maybe flavour with garlic. I like that better than trying to work out the dosage as per the worming article!

"Fenbendazole. Fenbedazole is another medication recommended by Noga. He suggests the following dosages for aquatic aplications:

Orally: 11 mg/lb of body weight for 3 days or 23 mg/lb once a week for 2 weeks or by tube feeding 23 mg/lb.

If the fish is not eating: Prolonged Immersion — 7.6 mg/g once a week for 3 weeks."

Oh god talking of vets I asked how much it was to clip the teeth, they charge £60 just to look at the fish for half an hour (wtf) and then £45 to clip using anaesthetic but would actually try it without first. I really hate vets, why charge 60 quid consultation when they already know what needs doing!

Well I've treated him by soaking blood worms in garlic and a sprinkle of the powder. He seems fine so I've probably not overdosed him but I've no idea if it did much for any worms he may have!