Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
- Bengoshi2000
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Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
Below is a pic of my DP, Neville. I've had him for about 14 months. He's very happy as a singleton in his 10g tank. I've fought IP's on three different occasions (last time was 7-8 months ago). He's always had a bit of a chin (or jowls if you will). He's never been as rounded as most DP's I've seen here and elsewhere on the internet. I just wanted folks opinion on his appearance vis a vis his health. He gets a steady diet of ramshorn snails (that I breed in a separate tank). One day/week I skip a feeding. He hasn't done anything that makes me think he's sick, and I see plenty of puffer poo around the tank... maybe I'm just a paranoid parent. This photo was taken 13 hours after his last feeding.

- DrKennethNoisewater
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Re: Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
i think he looks pretty good! not sick through my eyes. you must have a great camera... as far as IP's go it never hurts to treat, and maybe try a different food or soak for a little longer. another thing could be to change up his diet one day here and there. puffers love a wide variety of foods (although snails are a great meal)
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- xrayjeeper83
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Re: Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
LOL seven
Like DR said switch up the food some and maybe feed a little bit more to put some weight on him
Like DR said switch up the food some and maybe feed a little bit more to put some weight on him
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
- Bengoshi2000
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Re: Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
Thanks for the replies! I'll try switching up his diet a bit and increase feedings. I'm going to hold off on doing another IP treatment unless I see more distinct clues of IPs.
FWIW I did enter the photo contest... Hopefully, I wasn't too late!?!
FWIW I did enter the photo contest... Hopefully, I wasn't too late!?!
- Troender
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Re: Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
It wasn't too late.
There's still one spot left. And I won't do anything with the POTM until this evening.
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RTR
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Re: Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
Very clear shot, well done. Do send it in.
He does not look sick to me, but my eyes are not very good.
He does not look sick to me, but my eyes are not very good.
Where's the fish? - Neptune
- sevenyearnight
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- DrKennethNoisewater
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Re: Puffer Pic - Opinions Wanted
i have a very hard time getting that clear of shot of DP's. hopefully people take that into consideration when voting!!
