The Puffer Forum

Hello everyone. I have a few questions about my new(ish) dwarf puffer tank.

First, how long should i leave the light on? I have a device that tuns it on and off automatically and right now I have it turn on 8 a.m. and turn off at 8 p.m.

Second, I have two puffers and one of them has a sunken belly. I feed them thawed blood worms every other day ( and occasionally some frozen brine shrimp ) and after she eats her stomach is round but on the days she doesn't eat her stomach looks like she's sucking it in. At first I thought she was just underfed but now I've had her for 2 weeks and I don't see a difference. She is acting perfectly normal, poop is normal, swimming around normally. Does it sound like she has ip?

Thanks in advance

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I'd treat for IPs, definitely. Follow the link Pufferpunk provided for details on how to do it.

As for lights, I don't think that dwarf puffers mind much how long you keep the lights on, and if you have live plants that's a good cycle. But if you don't have live plants, you might end up growing a nice crop of algae with the lights on that long.

Can the medication possibly harm my other puffer? (she is perfectly healthy) Also can parasites be passed on on from fish to fish?

Thank you for your responses

Both should be treated.

Thank you so much you were really helpful

ok so I finally got some medication for my puffer, and I'm doing a fenbendazol bath. how long do i leave her in it?

You soak her food in it silly, NOT her! Read the link I offered on how to treat IPs.