Hello all. I am considering buying a fahaka puffer and was wondering if anybody had any input on whether any special precautions should be taken when maintaining the tank? Im questioning in regards to the fact that puffers are able to produce tetrodotoxin. I’ve seen some conflicting answers on whether they’re able to produce it at all in captivity, whether you shouldn’t touch them since it can be in their skin, or that the only way to be exposed to it is by actually eating them. I have seen the video of Cory pretty much petting Murphy, so that lends some proof that nothing really special is needed, but I’m wondering if this is something that is a bit of a grey area or if no extra precautions are needed? I really like to get my hands wet and do what I need to in my tanks so if that’s something that’s harder to do with a puffer I’d like to know before getting one.
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