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Ive recently bought a porcupine puffer I've had him for a month and he seems to be doing ok but I'm sure he has parasites. What's the best treatment for IPs?

before treating, I'd try to identify what makes you think it's parasites. Porcupine puffers often arrive with internal parasites, but the treatment depends on the symptoms. If he's eating well and maintaining weight, I wouldn't rush into medicating. For suspected internal parasites, many hobbyists use praziquantel for worms and metronidazole for certain protozoan infections, preferably in food if the fish is still eating. Can you describe the symptoms you're seeing?

This post is from 2023.

Pufferpunk wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2026 9:49 am This post is from 2023.

my bad
didn't pay attention on that