The Puffer Forum

Hi have had this Mbu for about a year he is very happy and healthy by all accounts but of late he has "puffed" quite often at least every other day, The last one I had never "puffed" up in the 2 years I had him before his premature demise. I am trying to get a photo but as soon as he See's me he let's him self back down. Has any one else had this with a Mbu? As all the other puffers I have had and have it's a rare occasion.

I never saw mine puff.

Are there other sources or signs of stress?

Sometimes puffs do practice for whatever reason.

How big is the puffer & tank? Water parameters & water change schedule?

he's in a 300gal tank 6'X3'X2'6" he's 15' long no other signs of distress nil ammonia nil nitrite 20ppm nitrate two 40gal water changes a week (made it quick because I'm at work)

Hmm, he deflates when he sees you? Sounds like practice to me...wonder why its so often...

Now this may sound stupid but it's almost like he's seeking attention! As it only happens when I'm near the tank but not paying him any attention.

NitrItes are at 20?

no he said nil for amm, nil for nitrites and20 for nitrAtes. It took me reading it a few times to get it right as well.

Maybe he's just looking for food/attention... didn't someone's Fahaka do that?

Yea that's what I meant sorry I was in a hurry

I think he is practacing. Other then that I have no idea.

Try to snap some photos for us

I say practice. Mine does it occasionally but only in the morning.

Our Mbu is 16" and only ever puffed when he was moved to a new tank