So my puffer will be coming in later this week. I've kept them before in years past but been out of the puffer game in terms of acclimation. He will not be going directly into my 450 then eventually will end up in my 1000gallon. He will most likely go into my 40 gallon quarantine tank since he is only about 5 inches. Till I can get him to destress and acclimate and he starts eating. I'm getting him from Rob from predatory fins. He's in great shape. For my puffer experts, as for medication just to be on the safe side, what do y'all recommend i do. I hear to make sure he eats first then add medication if need be but is there any precautions you guys take?
New MBU puffer.
- Thread starter Nyrkorey
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I don’t have any mbu experience, but with any puffer I find it’s good to have a dewormer on hand. Prazi or levamisole work well for different issues and can help stop a problem before it occurs.
They can be a bit more sensitive than other fish, so wait and see is definitely the better approach for puffers imo.
They can be a bit more sensitive than other fish, so wait and see is definitely the better approach for puffers imo.
I have prazi on deck just in case! Now I never had to ever honestly dose that stuff,.I've been very lucky with all my fish. What's a sign of a worm? Things to look out for
When I bought a large group of schoutendeni puffers, the importer suggested that it was a good idea to dose levamisole every 6 months as a preventative against internal parasites since puffers are fed fresh and frozen foods primarily.
Signs I used to watch out for were white stringy feces, bumpy belly after feeding, or puffers that eat a ton but don’t grow or put on weight. Meaning, they eat so much they will look chubby right after stuffing themselves but if they go back to being thin on their sides after digesting, that’s a concern.
Signs I used to watch out for were white stringy feces, bumpy belly after feeding, or puffers that eat a ton but don’t grow or put on weight. Meaning, they eat so much they will look chubby right after stuffing themselves but if they go back to being thin on their sides after digesting, that’s a concern.
Awesome.. so basically use common sense! Got it lol like I've said I've kept one before but lucked out with zero issues. He will quarantine for about 2-3 months in my 20 gallon. So I can easily monitor him. I'll keep an eye out for all of that. Rob said he's been eating shrimp and cut up fish. I'll make sure to let him settle with the lights off then try food next day or few days later. The white stringy poop I've heard about so I'll also be on the look as well! Thanks a bunch as usually guys
