1 Eyed Spiney Box Puffer

mizzkk · 08-14-2005, 07:37 PM

I took pitty on this poor little puffer and LFS gave him to me for free. other then is one missing eye he seemed healthy. but now he wont eat. he picks at the brine and spits it out. he is starting to get skinny now. any suggestions??

joecon · 08-15-2005, 06:22 PM

I'd say get him out of the tank and put him in quarantine, til he gets better or dies. From what i hear, puffers are toxic and if he dies while you are not there, he can kill off the rest of the tank. Other than that, the best you can do is monitor him and hopes he gets better.

killamantis12 · 08-25-2005, 12:12 AM

Have You Tried Feeding Him Ocean Nutrition Clam Chunks? Soak It In Vitamins First While It Thaws. You Could Try Mysis Shrimp Also But Ive Had Better Luck With The More Meatier Foods.

killamantis12 · 08-25-2005, 12:16 AM

good luck

08-14-2005, 07:37 PM	#1
mizzkk New in Town Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: tampa, fl Posts: 9	1 Eyed Spiney Box Puffer I took pitty on this poor little puffer and LFS gave him to me for free. other then is one missing eye he seemed healthy. but now he wont eat. he picks at the brine and spits it out. he is starting to get skinny now. any suggestions?? __________________

08-25-2005, 12:16 AM	#4
killamantis12 New in Town Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 4	good luck Last edited by killamantis12; 08-25-2005 at 12:25 AM. Reason: double post(slow internet connection)

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08-15-2005, 06:22 PM	#2
joecon Tenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 62	I'd say get him out of the tank and put him in quarantine, til he gets better or dies. From what i hear, puffers are toxic and if he dies while you are not there, he can kill off the rest of the tank. Other than that, the best you can do is monitor him and hopes he gets better.

08-25-2005, 12:12 AM	#3
killamantis12 New in Town Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 4	Have You Tried Feeding Him Ocean Nutrition Clam Chunks? Soak It In Vitamins First While It Thaws. You Could Try Mysis Shrimp Also But Ive Had Better Luck With The More Meatier Foods.

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