The Puffer Forum

having acquired five dwarf puffers this week, i was wondering if it might be a good idea to treat their tank with Jungle Parasite Clear,
in order to stay ahead of potential parasite issues.
one of them is somewhat smaller & thinner than the other four, but has no specific symptoms of IP's.
as a preventative, could i be doing any harm?
thanks!
and, oh yes: i see varying recommendations regarding this medication with crustaceans present.
package says no, however, i see that many people have used it with no ill effects on them.
the tank has a resident ghost shrimp in it.
thanks again!

I, personally, treat all my new puffers for IP's and keep them in a hospital tank for the duration. Some people don't and say it's not necessary. I wouldn't use any dewormer with crustaceans in the tank. I use Gel Tek Ultra Cure Px (got lucky and stocked up on it) and soak their food. You should treat the food as well as the tank.

thanks Dadof4!

Did you get the Fizz Tabs? That's what I got. I brake the tab into 4 pieces. Get a cup with some of their tank water and melt their favorite food in the cup with a forth of the tab. Then you drain and feed. Supposevly 3 treatments is enough.