9 Easily Overlooked Fish Tank Hazards that Will Kill Your Puffer
Since we’re in the market for a few more fish tanks, I thought I’d take a look at what my local Craigslist had to offer. After browsing through some posts, I noticed a trend that really bothered me – people were keeping a lot of hazards next to their tanks that could definitely pose problems for their fish. For example, there was one ad that had a line of candles sitting on the light strip of their fish tank, a can of hair spray sitting on the stand, and no glass lid to be seen. So, I thought I would compile a quick list of all the things should either never be near your puffer tank, or that can pose a problem to both fish [...]
Why is my green spotted puffer swimming up and down its tank?
Swimming up and down the glass in their tank is a common behavior that all puffers exhibit, including freshwater, brackish and saltwater species. This is referred to as glass surfing, and it can be a sign of stress, boredom, hunger, or any combination of the above. This is not to be confused with a puffer that is patrolling the glass for snails, which is also a pretty common sight if you have any leftover feeder snails in your puffer tank! Although Tetraodon nigroviridis is not a species of freshwater puffer, they are often sold as such, which is why you’re going to start seeing more information about their care included on this website. Here’s a more in depth break down of all the common reasons [...]
How to Treat a Freshwater Puffer with Anchorworms
The name “anchorworm” is actually a misnomer of sorts because the “worm” isn’t a worm at all – the parasite is a small crustacean, not an insect, which is usually relatively rare with tropical aquarium fish because it prefers cooler water. Typically, anchor worms are only seen in pond fish and recently wild caught specimens – goldfish are another frequent victim of this pesky crustacean. You can also inadvertently introduce anchorworms, both eggs and in their free-swimming stage, by adding live plants to your tank or feeding your puffer live foods. However, since the majority of freshwater puffers are wild caught fish, you may end up having to deal with an infestation of anchor worms at some point – our Red Congo Puffer (Tetraodon miurus) [...]
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Learn why puffers are different from other aquarium fish & protect your puffer from inaccurate pet store advice
