The Puffer Forum

Hi everyone, I purchased a Ceylon puffer Sunday, and as of today, it still is. It eating. I’ve offered it live feeder shrimp, krill and clams. It ate at the store before I got it, and these are the foods it was eating. It’s still very shy and still seems stressed. How long can a Ceylon go without eating?

I moved this to the hospital for him. Please answer all the questions above in Red so I can help you better.

I don't know much about Ceylons, but most fish can go 2 weeks or more without eating. Sounds like he's probably stressed. Definitely want to check water parameters to make sure that's not what is stressing him out. Is there good cover and places to hide in the tank?