Odyn Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Hello everyone, This will be my first post on the forums. I have become a rabid fan of Aquarium Co-Op over the last year and wanted to start using the forum as a resource to be a better hobbyist. I recently purchased a baby Fahaka puffer (inch or less long) and have him in a 10 gallon tank with water from his permanent home a cycled 125. My question is I purchased the med trio from the Co-Op that was delivered today and wanted to run him through the medications to hopefully give him the best shot at a healthy life with me. I've been reading quite a bit on Fahakas and read in a couple of places a suggestion to reduce the standard dose of medications because puffers don't have scales. Is there any truth in this? A little additional info on the puffer. Currently Micro Puff (place holder name till I decide on one) has been eating really well. So far blood worms have been a success, brine shrimp not so much. I have a colony of ramshorn snails reproducing quite nicely for him to move to once the babies start reaching an edible size. No signs of a sunken belly, and he is quite active throughout the day. Attached a picture of him pooping. Not sure if I am alarmed or impressed. I appreciate any feed back given. Thanks everyone! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Welcome to the forum! I cant give you any advice about quartining your puffer, because I've never had a puffer nor do I use the med trio. But I just wanted to say how cute that puffer is! You can start a thread in Photos, Videos, & Journals. I know I would and I'm sure MANY members would love to see this guy develop! Fahakas are soooo cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyn Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 I would love to do that. Thanks for the suggestion! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) I would just treat him for parasites as most puffers are wild caught and monitor him for a couple of weeks to make sure he's eating ok before adding him to the main tank Edited April 17, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted April 17, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 17, 2021 I would use full dosages. He looks healthy. I'd start with just Paracleanse to deworm him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YIACrazy Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Just for confirmation for the millionth time...Med trio for new healthy fish.... Only need to give the first dose of each unless they present with illness correct? Full course is unnecessary if healthy? Thanks Edited April 17, 2021 by YIACrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Yes just the first dose @YIACrazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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