InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Forumshttp://forum.marinedepot.com/forums@marinedepot.comTue, 02 Dec 2008 14:49:44 GMT20http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxI also got a thing of silversides to change things up..he likes them alot as well.Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:22:15 GMT05Xrunnerhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxwell puffer still seems to be doing fine now...Eats out of my hand still and acts normal it seems.<br><br>one thing is it normal for them to be kinda pale when i turn the lights on in the morning and his skin gets darker after a few mins.Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:20:47 GMT05Xrunnerhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxNo - it is not a matter of "getting sick" of krill - it is the opposite: they get hooked on krill and the hobbyists mistakes the eageriness as a good sign.Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:28:47 GMTPuffer Queenhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxok..i will go pickup some different things tomorrow....maybe he just got sick of the krill.Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:07:30 GMT05Xrunnerhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxMake sure to feed a varied diet - squid, shrimp, silversides, scallops, crabs, etc. A diet high in krill will lead to irreversible damage due to nutritional deficiencies. You will not see it for several months but when symptoms occur - it is usually too late.Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:02:14 GMTPuffer Queenhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxI dont know if maybe he was just acting different.<br>I just fed him and he is munching away at the krill and swimming around like he usually doesMon, 15 Jan 2007 20:58:05 GMT05Xrunnerhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxThe problem here is that if the puffer has parasites then there are parasites in your display tank - everything wet can transfer parasites.</P><P>See this stickied thread in this forum:<BR><a target="_blank" href="http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic31173-10-1.aspx">http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic31173-10-1.aspx</A></P><P>If this is marine velvet (amyloodinium ocellatum), it can kill a fish quickly. The first symptoms are change in behavior and change in respirations or demand for more water movement/oxygen. The velvety dusting appears later and often when the hobbyist realizes or visualized this dusting - it is too late. The only proven treatment for this is copper.</P><P>Since the diagnosis is unsure as to what parasite - copper would be my choice of treatment. Treat ALL fish in separate bare bottom tank - no carbon, substrate or live rock. I would use SeaChem cupramine with the appropriate test kit. Test all water parameters and copper levels daily.</P><P>Leave your display tank fallow (fishless) for 6 weeks and do not add anything - not even rock for this time period.</P><P>Enrich the food with vitamins and beta glucan to boost the immune systems of the fish.</P><P>Quarantine everything for at least 6 weeks.</P><P>Here is a great article by Steve Pro:<BR><BR><a target="_blank" href="http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic31173-10-1.aspx">http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic31173-10-1.aspx</A></P><P>Best of luck!Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:39:09 GMTPuffer Queenhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxwhat kind of medication should I use on the puffer then...I could probably do a QT somewhereMon, 15 Jan 2007 20:29:11 GMT05Xrunnerhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxthe only difference is. I added about 35lb of base rock today to my tank. Dont know if maybe that got him freaked out or somethingMon, 15 Jan 2007 20:28:14 GMT05Xrunnerhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxQuarantined?</P><P>Quarantine available?</P><P>Puffers are very prone to external parasites - first attack the gills. These are one of the few species of fish that I recommend prophylactically treating for parasites.</P><P>The first symptoms of external parasite infestation is a change in behavior (especially not eating) and hanging at the surface or near a powerhead as the parasites attack the gills first as this is where the most water is passed/in contact. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:28:04 GMTPuffer Queenhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxI have had the puffer for a week, <br>Breathing is normal..no gasping lookin doesnt look like its breathing fast at all. <br>He was the last one in the tank.<br>I have about 1000gph of circulation flowing in the tank.<br>No discolorations, sports, or redness.<br>I am not sure exactly what my water is right nowMon, 15 Jan 2007 20:24:18 GMT05Xrunnerhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxHow long have you had this puffer?</P><P>What are your water parameters?</P><P>Do you quarantine and when was the last addition to the tank?</P><P>How is the puffer breathing - fast, slow, deep, shallow, gasping?</P><P>What type of circulation do you have in this tank?</P><P>Any discoloration, spots or redness noted?Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:20:36 GMTPuffer Queenhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic57559-10-1.aspxWell tonight I come home. My little puffer is just kinda hanging out near the top of the tank. now he doesnt wanna eat either.<br>He has been fine eating everytime i fed him. taking it from my hand and all.<br>All my other fish are fine and are acting totally normal.<br><br>Is this just something he is doing at night or is he getting sick.<br>I just did a water change as well to try and help out some.Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:46:56 GMT05Xrunner