Puffer not eating and looking sick

[lovecatfish]

Hi guys. I'm having a problem with my puffer. Red eye red tailed puffer. He is a male and since 4 days ago, he stopped eating. He used to gorge himself on krill, now he doesn't even won't touch anything. Please help me. thanks! Ammonia0 nitrite0 nitrate5 pH7 gH5 kH4 thanks

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[Scottyhorse]

What size tank, and any tank mates?

 

[lovecatfish]

20long, used to have 3 females as tank mates, moved him alone just in case he dies, I can see him

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[lovecatfish]

This is the PIC of his side view.. I noticed one eye is bigger than the other which means its swollen? Please help lol

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[Scottyhorse]

He may have pop eye, possibly internal parasites as well. I would start out with a water change, and see if aquarium salt and API General Cure is safe for puffers. I have used the General Cure for internal parasites before.

 

[lovecatfish]

Okay thanks. I'm just afraid that it would have died by then thanks!

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[lovecatfish]

Bad eye vs good eye. Anyone else can help?

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[Pamiam]

A suggestion

You might want to try a Puffer Forum for advice since these are more specialized with Puffers. Since they are scaleless, treatment could cause more harm than good.

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