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Diver Saves Puffer from Hook

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You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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Re: Diver Saves Puffer from Hook

Post by sgtmyers88 »

Awesome! Crazy puffer kept puffing though! You would think it would have figured out that the diver was not a threat but was merely trying to help.
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Re: Diver Saves Puffer from Hook

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sgtmyers88 wrote:Awesome! Crazy puffer kept puffing though! You would think it would have figured out that the diver was not a threat but was merely trying to help.
I'm not sure I'd credit puffers with that level of intelligence. Whales and dolphins, yes (I've seen videos where they appear to understand humans are assisting them, such as when they're tangled in nets). But puffers? I just don't think so, as much as we may love them. :D
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Re: Diver Saves Puffer from Hook

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He didn't puff all that much--I think he understood.
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Re: Diver Saves Puffer from Hook

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A hook should not be pulled out IME. It causes more harm than good.

I hope the puffer will heal up without any infections. Its better than having a hook in the mouth though.
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Re: Diver Saves Puffer from Hook

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Puffers look so much like they're yanked out of cartoons lol!
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Re: Diver Saves Puffer from Hook

Post by bertie 83 »

It's nice to see a diver that cares, most of the diver vids on you tube show divers messing/ deliberately upsetting fish. I noticed he was careful with his fingers, he must know what lurks beneath those rubber lips lol
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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