My figure 8 puffer's left fin- updated??
I noticed my puffer was hanging out on the bottom. Upon closer look, his little left fin is gone! I don't know what would have eaten it, the fish I have are all supposed be peaceful. I havn't seen any agressive behavior. Is he going to die? Should I take him out now? I don't know what to do. help!
Thank you all in advance.
OK, so I have been stting for nearly an hour, watching for any agressive behavior towards puffer, who was laying in the corner, fluttering only the right fin, and curling his tail in a strange position. Suddenly he began swimming around. His left fin is THERE.
I feel a little silly now, but I swore it was gone. I even had my husband come and confirm. So, his fin is there, but I still feel like it was very odd behavior. I fed them, I noticed that the barbs are spitting out the flakes and eating the shrimp. Puffer does seem a bit skiddish.Could there be competition for food? Will the barbs gang up on puffer? Am I being paranoid?
According to the store clerk, puffers do best when they are the only puffer. They tend to be agressive towards other puffers. I have done some online searches but have not been able to confirm this info.
I apologize for all of the questions, and thank everyone for any advice.
I noticed my puffer was hanging out on the bottom. Upon closer look, his little left fin is gone! I don't know what would have eaten it, the fish I have are all supposed be peaceful. I havn't seen any agressive behavior. Is he going to die? Should I take him out now? I don't know what to do. help!
Thank you all in advance.
OK, so I have been stting for nearly an hour, watching for any agressive behavior towards puffer, who was laying in the corner, fluttering only the right fin, and curling his tail in a strange position. Suddenly he began swimming around. His left fin is THERE.
I feel a little silly now, but I swore it was gone. I even had my husband come and confirm. So, his fin is there, but I still feel like it was very odd behavior. I fed them, I noticed that the barbs are spitting out the flakes and eating the shrimp. Puffer does seem a bit skiddish.Could there be competition for food? Will the barbs gang up on puffer? Am I being paranoid?
According to the store clerk, puffers do best when they are the only puffer. They tend to be agressive towards other puffers. I have done some online searches but have not been able to confirm this info.
I apologize for all of the questions, and thank everyone for any advice.
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