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05/19/2016, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Charleston, SC
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Lesson #2 learned
So I went to feed my blue spotted puffer this morning and noticed his belly seemed a little swollen. I did some reading and found others that had experienced similar issues. It appears that he is bloated from overeating.
I read other posts that said feed small amounts to the fish but I also read to feed as much as they will eat in 3 minutes. Well this guy is always hungry. He eats Rods food in the morning and really likes the marine flake in the evening. I guess I am either going to have to tone down the amount or figure something else out. I have a couple hermit crabs in the tank and I was trying to keep the puffer fed so he doesn't nip at the crabs. I have watched him nip a couple times but not that often. Is the consensus that I did indeed feed him too much? Pic attached, as best I could get |
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05/19/2016, 06:29 AM
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Moved On
Join Date: May 2012
Location: flowery branch georgia
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I wouldn't think so from rods and flakes? I think that more happens with larger chunks of meat, but let the puffer Pros chime in.
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05/19/2016, 06:37 AM
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In general, trying to change a fish's basic nature is an effort in futility. The diet of the Blue Spotted Puffer needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.
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05/19/2016, 06:59 AM
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Location: Charleston, SC
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So with that being said, can I just drop a clam or 2 in the tank once a week? Do you have any other suggestions outside Rods?
Thank you for the help |
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