Mysticshadows3;4247902; said:
Sorry. Got caught up in life. Didn't change the water. I got back from a long vacation and finally had the time to do a water change and I didn't want to shock the fish. Just never mind.
Its not just never mind...
At least you now know why there are recommended tank sizes. Its not always for swimming space, it really plays a role on water quality which is almost twice as important. I have my tanks set up so i can go months without touching them and pour 2lbs a day in them. Maybe some upgraded filter equipment and better understanding of your water quality is needed. Don't take this the wrong way but, people here really look out for the fish and are really dedicated. Lets get this puffer in an appropriate size tank, with correct filtration. Also you should purchase a liquid test kit so you can become familiar with your water and see what feedings do to your water and how long you can wait before changing the water. That puffer's life is in your hands, and he can't thrive by himself.
So he is in a thirty gallon, with HOB filters i am guessing?
Post some pictures of his home and set up and we can get everything right back on track and make sure he is good and healthy
O make sure you did that 50% water change. Anything over 30, it doesn't matter, 50% change. Don't worry about stressing, because he is slowly dieing and being burned to death with water like that, so stress is nothing.
