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mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:02 pm
by johnnyfishtanks
so once in a while i try putting a large plant in my tank with my mbu . then he does not eat. i take them out then he is back to normal . does anyone have this problem with mbu stressing out about whats in the tank ??
Re: mbu and plants
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:04 pm
by bertie 83
He will probably get used to it after a while. Puffers don't like change, they get grumpy
Re: mbu and plants
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:21 pm
by johnnyfishtanks
bertie 83 wrote:He will probably get used to it after a while. Puffers don't like change, they get grumpy
for how long thou he has not eatin for 5 days now
Re: mbu and plants
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:22 pm
by bertie 83
About a week is normal for a tantrum
Re: mbu and plants
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:23 pm
by johnnyfishtanks
johnnyfishtanks wrote:bertie 83 wrote:He will probably get used to it after a while. Puffers don't like change, they get grumpy
for how long thou he has not eatin for 5 days now
my water seems to be pretty good to
GH 0
KH 4
PH 6.0
AMONIA 0
NITRATE 5
NITRITE 0
Re: mbu and plants
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:24 pm
by johnnyfishtanks
johnnyfishtanks wrote:bertie 83 wrote:He will probably get used to it after a while. Puffers don't like change, they get grumpy
for how long thou he has not eatin for 5 days now
so how many days can it go on for . grumpy and not eating
Re: mbu and plants
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:29 pm
by bertie 83
About a week is normal
Re: mbu and plants
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:59 pm
by johnnyfishtanks
so i should not be quite worried yet ?
Re: mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:02 pm
by johnnyfishtanks
anymore help would help
Re: mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:40 pm
by Nuclear_Glitter
Don't stress too much, yet, no. You can try earthworms, though. Must puffers can't resist them. You may have to cut them up so your puffer can smell it though
Re: mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:31 pm
by johnnyfishtanks
Nuclear_Glitter wrote:Don't stress too much, yet, no. You can try earthworms, though. Must puffers can't resist them. You may have to cut them up so your puffer can smell it though
i also left town for 7 days but had a friend feed him 3 times while i was gone. when i can back he was laying on the bottom being sluggish and not eating . now that i have been home for 5 days he has not eatin
Re: mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:36 pm
by Nuclear_Glitter
Well, is the plant still what is making him moody? Perhaps he is constipated. Get regular Epsom salt, and treat 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons.
Re: mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:51 am
by johnnyfishtanks
Nuclear_Glitter wrote:Well, is the plant still what is making him moody? Perhaps he is constipated. Get regular Epsom salt, and treat 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons.
Epsom salt for a 180g how much would that be . that would be alot ? how long can Epsom salt stay in a tank
Re: mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:17 am
by bertie 83
Add as per instructions it will be removed with your waterchanges over time. Try earthworms and give a couple more days. If all else fails take out the plant and try small plants which will grow big over time
Re: mbu and plants and being wierd and not eating
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:52 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
It would be 36 tablespoons of Epsom salt. How big is your Mbu?