Freshwater Pufferfish

[POLARBEAR0871]

I have two FWP one green spotted and the other is a figure eight. They both have this weird stuff on them. It looks like ick but its not its really noticeable and it's white what should i do I've never seen this before

 

[azmodan]

Neither of those are freshwater. I'd suggest researching each one more and then getting them what they need or rehoming them, otherwise their health will likely get worse and worse.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

They're freshwater and then marine as they become adults

 

[BLUElobster99]

*brackish

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Pretty much the same thing..... Almost..... Not really

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

None of you are helping I need help on this

 

[bkiggy]

Pictures of them ?? Hard to diagnose

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Hard to take a pic but ill try in a ill bit

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

This is the best I could get

 

[bkiggy]

Kind of looks like body slime. Bacterial. All natural treatment is Voogle. Add a little aquarium salt to the H2O

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Ok should they be acting weird like they're not swimming around

 

[bkiggy]

Actually yes and no. Several of my fish and puffers have had it and only acted Lethargic. My Cory catfish had it and recovered. The hid were alittle antisocial , just have to make sure they eat

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Ok good now I don't have to worry that they're dieing

 

[bkiggy]

Did does need to be treated tho . I always try to go natural. But if it doesn't work you'll have to get antibiotics

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Yeah I'll have my grandma take me to the store to get some aquarium salt I wonder if that'll help get rid of the bacterial bloom in the tank too oh and also how do I make it more of a salt tank since both my puffers are adults and how do I know if its the right salinity

 

[BLUElobster99]

Sounds great!


Salt helps remedy many diseases even in freshwater environments

I didnt want to sound like a jerk before but brackish water is essential for the well being of your fish

 

[BLUElobster99]

I understand that if one wanted to get technical they can be fw as juveniles but salt always helps

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

You didn't sound like a jerk but I do appreciate the advice you guys very helpful since I'm 16 lol

 

[BLUElobster99]

Im 14


Its a great hobby

 

[bkiggy]

Correct Salinity (salt) is measured with Hydrometer - 1.010 +/- is ok for FW puffers and I was incorrect , you need Marine Salt