The Puffer Forum

My smaller GSP, probably about 1-1.5 inches not including tail, hasnt been eating like he used to when we first got him, we feed him crab legs, frozen krill, mussels, clams, and even put 2 dozen ghost shrimp in there, he still eats he just doesnt fill out in his belly like he did when we first got him, he always seems too skinny. any suggestions or do you guys think hes fine? his teeth were a bit long when we got him, they arnt hanging out or anything, and he wont eat snails for some reason either will my older GSP.? my other GSP is doing great, eating fine.

Have you ever treated them for IP's. It sounds like he might have IP's.

edmlfc1 wrote:Have you ever treated them for IP's. It sounds like he might have IP's.

what are IPs? I checked his teeth closly, and they are kinda long, how do i fix them? do vets trim them?

IP's are internal parasites. There's an article in the library that tell you how to deworm your puffer. There's also an article that tells you how to trim their teeth. For deworming you will need to treat all puffers in the tank. It be best to treat the whole tank with prazipro, you can also soak their food in it.

I've only done the teeth trimming once. It's best to have a helper when doing it so that you don't cut their lip.

oh man after reading that artical, i am so nervous to trim his beak i wish they would eat some snails.. or i wish one of u were close to do it for me, i get so nervous about that stuff.

It's really not as bad as it seems. But it's alot easier if you have someone to help you.