The Puffer Forum

90gallon
Marineland C-530 and HOB Aqua 110g
PH 7.5-8
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate <5

Started Heat/Salt method. Unfortunately the Jungle meds I bought for IP are medicated fish food. So tomorrow I will get the proper meds to add to food. They are liking frozen shrimp so hopefully I can soak that. Also, also need garlic.

So I add more salt in 12/24 hours right, then I leave it for 10 days total?? Is that correct?

What are the ingredients/active drugs in the Jungle Medicated food, and by chance have you checked if they will eat it?

As far as the question, I would have to read over the post first.

*Edit:

Add 1 level measuring teaspoon per US gallon of salt (ordinary table salt) to some removed tank water, mix well to dissolve and add it back to the tank in the path o the filter outflow or other current. This can be done while the tank is warming up. If there are no signs of distress (as in #1 above), after 12-24 hours add another 1/2 teaspoon per gallon in the same way.

At the end of the 10 days, reduce the temperature to your normal operating level

That is my understanding. And not totally necessary to do water changes in the 10 days right, but after 10 days I can do 50% every day right? Just want to make sure I understand correctly It has praziquantel in it. The tigers barb ate them but no not the puffers. It says it may be used with external water treatments, antibiotic/fungal or antiparasitic treatments. I am going to check their website.

That's the right drug, but I would have been surprised if they ate it. Definitely get the fizz tabs, and use a food they can't resist.

Treatment is going well I think. They are eating the medicated shrimp.

How long do I treat with medicated food?? I am so glad they are eating well. Little piggies just devour the shrimp.

I treat 3-5 days for IPs.