Pufferfish after eating behavior!

[AydenLincoln]

So I noticed after Hewbie eats his swimming slows down and he breathes a little heavier is this normal or a sign of parasites/flukes? Also I just realized the crab I threw in almost a week ago was still alive and moving despite breaking off the claws and legs. I just crushed it up more and Hewbie finished it up. And I know puffers store food in their bellies so that’s why I ask if the behavior is normal.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I’d like to mention as well I found out what he was eating before and where he came from. He was eating frozen foods but it seems like he has reverted back to only eating live foods. I will try the same brand he was eating before which was a variety of Quality Marine’s frozen food. They got him from Costa Rica and had him for 4 days so it’s nice to know that info now.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

So I noticed after Hewbie eats his swimming slows down and he breathes a little heavier is this normal or a sign of parasites/flukes? Also I just realized the crab I threw in almost a week ago was still alive and moving despite breaking off the claws and legs. I just crushed it up more and Hewbie finished it up. And I know puffers store food in their bellies so that’s why I ask if the behavior is normal.

Puffers store food in their bellies? Not undigested food long term, maybe the person who told you that was just saying after a heavy meal they will have little round bellies.

The color of this fish is good and the breathing rate in this short video seems o.k.

Yes, once a fish has been on prepared / non-living foods, giving them live food can cause a temporary backslide where they may be reluctant to feed on non-living food.

Jay

 

[AydenLincoln]

Puffers store food in their bellies? Not undigested food long term, maybe the person who told you that was just saying after a heavy meal they will have little round bellies.

The color of this fish is good and the breathing rate in this short video seems o.k.

Yes, once a fish has been on prepared / non-living foods, giving them live food can cause a temporary backslide where they may be reluctant to feed on non-living food.

Jay

Oh okay thanks.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Puffers store food in their bellies? Not undigested food long term, maybe the person who told you that was just saying after a heavy meal they will have little round bellies.

The color of this fish is good and the breathing rate in this short video seems o.k.

Yes, once a fish has been on prepared / non-living foods, giving them live food can cause a temporary backslide where they may be reluctant to feed on non-living food.

Jay

I was trying to look inside his gills too! They are nice and pinkish red and not swollen which is good because flukes have crossed my mind. I still think he may have another internal parasites that may or may not be able to be expelled/cured as I haven’t seen any change with the General Cure. I need to do more food soaks though I’ve been dosing the water since he will only eat live foods.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Puffers store food in their bellies? Not undigested food long term, maybe the person who told you that was just saying after a heavy meal they will have little round bellies.

The color of this fish is good and the breathing rate in this short video seems o.k.

Yes, once a fish has been on prepared / non-living foods, giving them live food can cause a temporary backslide where they may be reluctant to feed on non-living food.

Jay

I found this interesting video too!