How to control feeding

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Mrs.Puff
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My Puffers: I have had my first puffer for about 2-3 weeks now and her name is Mrs. Puff, i just bought another puffer about 5 days ago and his name is Mr. Puff. They are awsome fish and they look great!! Mr. Puff is more curious and loves to see me. Mrs. Puff is very shy but im working with her so hopefully she will become more open.
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How to control feeding

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I have 2 puffers and the one eats way more than the other and the other is kinda shy and wont really eat if the one is eating it and he tends to gorge himself. How should i make sure they get the same amount?
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Re: How to control feeding

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Can you try feeding at opposite ends of the tank?
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Re: How to control feeding

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Some puffers are picky. Maybe the one doesn't "like" what you're feeding it? Try some new stuff maybe...
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Mrs.Puff
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My Puffers: I have had my first puffer for about 2-3 weeks now and her name is Mrs. Puff, i just bought another puffer about 5 days ago and his name is Mr. Puff. They are awsome fish and they look great!! Mr. Puff is more curious and loves to see me. Mrs. Puff is very shy but im working with her so hopefully she will become more open.
Location: ohio

Re: How to control feeding

Post by Mrs.Puff »

dadof4- i have tried that and it seems to work good, except when my powerhead blows it all around than the one tries to take all...but when i break it up they each seem to get their piece

i notice that the one that doesnt eat as much loves everything i give them shes just more docile for some reason...and shes older than the little one. its weird
Puffers are amazing!! :)

WELCOME! - 2 angelfish, and 1 upside down catfish

Piranha 29g
2 Oscars 75g
R.I.P: Mrs.Puff, Mr. Puff and, Jumbo
1 Betta 2g
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