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Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:39 am
by Choper93
Hello,

We recently rescued this puffer from a family who were told it is a dwarf puffer.
Can you please help us identify it and whether it has or will have teeth and what food should we feed.

Another problem is that it recently stopped eating. It was having bloodworms but it stopped from a week. We started treating for Internal parasites just in case.
Any info would be appreciated.
Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... 6cbJWCEm9T

Thank you in advance

Re: Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:01 am
by Pufferpunk
I can't get into that site.

Re: Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:02 am
by Choper93
Try now please.

Re: Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:06 am
by Pufferpunk
That is a fahaka puffer. How large is it? Dwarves only grow to 1". How was his tank cycled?
https://www.pufferfishenthusiastsworldw ... care-sheet

Re: Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:53 am
by Choper93
He is about 10cm now. Tank is cycled long time ago. Fresh water 2 external canisters.

Re: Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 12:58 pm
by Pufferpunk
Perfect filtration! How large is his tank? Have you named him? Try live earthworms.
library/feeding/feeding-your-puffers/
library/feeding/problems-feeding-your-puffer/

Re: Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:35 pm
by Choper93
Hi, yes his name is Choper 😁. Tank is 400liters. I need some more info about whether he has teeth when should I give him shells.

Re: Puffer identify + eating problems

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:54 am
by Pufferpunk
He absolutely has teeth. Have you read the articles I linked you to? That tank is a little tight for an adult fahaka.