Dwarf Puffer Dying...Old Age

[joeynuna]

Not looking for any responses. Just wanted to write.

My Dwarf Puffer, Sammy, is dying. No parasites, no disease, just old age. I've had him about 2 years and he was full grown when I got him. Their life span is about 2-4 years.

He lives in a 10 gallon tank in my kitchen and we have coffee every morning. Well, I have coffee and he has a bloodworm.

I love all my fish but Sammy is special. I'm just spending the evening hanging out with him.

 

[Hholly]

Aw, sorry to hear it.

 

[Gboy66]

So sorry, its always tough

 

[jlk]

Im sorry about your fish

 

[Terrance]

These fish are something special once you keep them for a few weeks. They become part of your family once you keep them for several months. Sorry bud.

 

[Coryluv]

My sympathy. They do get to you. Whoever says that fish do not have personalities or do not recognize their keeper has not kept fish!

 

[maxwellag]

Sorry to hear that...
But it surprises me that Sammy is dying of old age... usually DPs live 5+ years in an established, cycled aquarium with proper maintenance and feeding.

 

[joeynuna]

Thanks everyone.

 

[joeynuna]

Sorry to hear that...
But it surprises me that Sammy is dying of old age... usually DPs live 5+ years in an established, cycled aquarium with proper maintenance and feeding.

Maxwellag,

Life span for DP's is typically 2-4 years. My buddy who got me into DP's had life spans ranging from 2 years to one that lasted almost 8. Similar to humans it's only a general life span. Some of us reach 75-80 while others live to 95 and up. It's all in the genes.

Sammy is well taken care of, just slowing down. I've had him 2 years and he was full grown when I got him so I really don't know his age. He is at least 3 but probably older.

He's hanging in there.

 

[Donkey Gun]

Wishing Sammy the best!

Can we see a photo of this little dude?

 

[joeynuna]

Wishing Sammy the best!

Can we see a photo of this little dude?

I don't have one. Every picture was a blur.

 

[Terrance]

They are so small. You probably need a really good regular camera or a macro camera.

 

[absolutangel04]

Oh, I am really sorry to hear about your little guy! Losing the personable ones can be so hard!

 

[Ceej]

Sorry to hear that, bud. Just getting into DP's myself. I hope you continue to keep them! Hang in there, Sammy.