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Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:02 pm
by TJPuffer
I finally found a dry food that my puffer will eat. They are called "River Shrimp," and they are freeze dried krill and they have the shell on. Great for trimming his teeth. It is about $7.50 and you get 500+ shrimp. Great idea!
Re: Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:09 pm
by bertie 83
Krill can cause lockjaw if used as a staple food.
Re: Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:59 pm
by CoCoPuffs
bertie 83 wrote:Krill can cause lockjaw if used as a staple food.
Lockjaw? Explain, please...
Re: Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:14 pm
by goldielocke76
CoCoPuffs wrote:bertie 83 wrote:Krill can cause lockjaw if used as a staple food.
Lockjaw? Explain, please...
means Puffers jaws lock up and they can't eat, and eventually starve
Re: Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:16 pm
by Pufferpunk
I prefer to feed mine, FD plankton or mysis.
Re: Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:16 pm
by Pufferpunk
I prefer to feed mine FD plankton or mysis.
Re: Finally
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:55 am
by CoCoPuffs
goldielocke76 wrote:CoCoPuffs wrote:bertie 83 wrote:Krill can cause lockjaw if used as a staple food.
Lockjaw? Explain, please...
means Puffers jaws lock up and they can't eat, and eventually starve
I understand lockjaw. How does eating krill achieve this?
Re: Finally
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:33 am
by Phillyfig8
Pufferpunk wrote:I prefer to feed mine FD plankton or mysis.
how is those that much different then krill. i feed mine frozen krill sometimes.
Re: Finally
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:00 am
by bertie 83
Krill as an occasional treat is ok. I do not feed it at all now it has been directly linked to a life threatening condition. Is it really worth the risk?
Re: Finally
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:15 am
by chuckfriedrice
There are several and I mean several posting on line about this google it! To many people are saying krill causes lock jaw , I wouldnt risk my puffer health .
Re: Finally
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:57 pm
by jus85411
i dont think there is scientific data to back it up, just personal experiences and many many of them. enough to keep krill out of my puffs diet. i think small "snacks" occasionally are ok, but not often or as a staple at all
Re: Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:25 pm
by TJPuffer
I don't use it as a staple food. Maybe one small one a week for treat. Is that alright?
Re: Finally
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:43 pm
by bertie 83
Every now and then is probably? Fine? Like I say and others confirm why risk it. My rasporas and tetras love it so I won't throw it. But won't feed it to any of my fish too often. Don't risk your pride and joy puffer dude
Re: Finally
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:24 pm
by J-P
please read:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_6/ ... minase.htm
note the shrimp portion to which many authorities believe krill is a major contributor.
Re: Finally
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:36 am
by Pufferpunk
That was written by Corvus!