View Full Version : constipated porcupine puffer??
katb36
03-09-2011, 4:28 AM
Has anyone ever experienced a constipated puffer? He is not of his food surprise surprise! however when he needs to go he has a little swelling around that area and looks as if he is struggling to pass anything when he does he gets a bit hyper and the area looks quite red once this has passed he goes back to his happy little self can anyone shed some light on this please is there any solutions out there thank you....
Fractalis
03-09-2011, 7:48 AM
ive only had one puffer and it was the dwarf indian puffer, i dont think i can help you, (i'll keep him in my prayers though)
katb36
03-09-2011, 9:49 AM
thank you im sure he'll be ok he's not up or down and his colour is great i just keep everything crossed...
Pufferpunk
03-16-2011, 4:35 PM
Add 1 tbsp Epsom salt/5g for constipation. What are you feeding him? Is that your puffer in your avatar? Have you gotten rid of the lionfish?
Cerianthus
03-17-2011, 4:14 PM
Dont know about Epsom Salt bath on any marine fish as s/w may already has higher [MgSO4] than recommended above. Just a thought!.
Amphiprion
03-17-2011, 9:06 PM
I'm not sure what that relatively small amount would do, either. I wouldn't necessarily hurt, especially if any sort of regular water changes are done, though. Have you tried feeding something with some fiber--like chitinous organisms?
Pufferpunk
03-20-2011, 10:40 AM
How's the puffer now? Did you do anything to treat it?