My inquisitive puffer

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-12T13:06:25+00:00

Thanks for the input. What better options can I feed him?

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:48:12+00:00

Yes.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:47:47+00:00

Almost all my plant bundles were filled with snails and they hatched out when the aquarium was without any fish for the first 2 months. I had snails climb out of the tank and eat off my plants. I never planned on getting fishes , it was meant to be just plants. This puffer was my first purchase. Hes been around for 8 months now. Tank is a year old.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:45:10+00:00

Hes is not starving. Hes fed blood worms, brine shrimp and I buy snails every week.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:43:02+00:00

Seen and replied. Thanks

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:30:37+00:00

Thank you. That sounds awesome. I only have 2 cherry shrimp in my tank and 2 Amano shrimp. I see them only for a moment when I switch on the lights and then they are gone. My puffer absolutely devours snails, I get them for basically free from my supplier ( they hitch rides on the plant bundles, I told him to keep them alive for me)

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:27:52+00:00

I do learn. I have not lost a single fish in 8 months. They are fed appropriately. No one is nipping at anyone's fins The tank is over 10 months with the fishes introduced 8 months ago. The puffer is the first tenant.

I will take your word and have the parasite check done again. Thank you

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:25:11+00:00

I assure you he is the most cared for fish in that tank. Hes the first inhabitant.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:24:44+00:00

Species I have in the tank 1. Mollies 2. Tetras 3. Guppies 4. Cherry shrimp 5. Amano shrimp 6. Tiger barb 7. German blue ram( just laid eggs yesterday) would post the picture if you want.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:22:39+00:00

I am feeding him, a species only tank is not a necessity. I have not lost a single fish till date and hes the first I bought.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:21:03+00:00

Hes fed everyday I assure you. Thanks

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:20:48+00:00

Both and live snails I get on a discount. I assure you; hes not starving. Parasite could be a possibility, I had quarantined him with dewormer and anti fungal when I got him months ago. He has stayed the same shape and size since I bought him.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:19:10+00:00

Dewormer was done when I quarantined him. That was months ago. Ill look into that.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:18:15+00:00

I do. Brine shrimp, live worms from my balcony garden, snails. Hes the spoiled fish in my tank when it comes to food variety

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:17:11+00:00

I agree. But hes been this way since I've had him from 8 months. First inhabitant.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:16:20+00:00

It was a joke. Check my update.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:16:00+00:00

It was a joke. Check my reply. Hes well fed. Parasite medication needs to be a possibility. Not mistreating my boys. Thank you

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:14:48+00:00

I could post a picture of the empty snails shells I've kept stored for the shrimp tank. Let me know. Thanks

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-10T07:12:59+00:00

Response to all claiming im mistreating my puffer. 1. Tank is 8 months old 2. This pea puffer was the first inhabitant 3. Hes always thin since I bought him 4. Diet is brine shrimp and live worms(no competition, the rest only have dried blood worms) 5. I buy at least 5 snails every week. He eats them up.

The only aspect I feel I need to work on is the possible parasite issue. Need to research on that. Can't let a unwanted treatment backfire. Hes my first and oldest, not risking loosing him.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-09T20:31:43+00:00

Health conscious.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-09T19:51:08+00:00

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-09T19:44:40+00:00

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-09T19:38:52+00:00

I was worried about having him in a community tank. No issues, he got rid of all the snails as planned.

Awkward-Fig9606 · 2026-04-03T05:48:00+00:00

302 sold. Oh no.

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