Saddle Puffer Growth

[ClayP]

My small saddle puffer has what appears to be dark green algae growing around the perimeter mouth. I'm wondering how to treat this condition. It is a 32Gal FOWLR tank.

Thanks! Clay

 

[Miami Reef]

Please post a photo under white lights.

 

[vetteguy53081]

My small saddle puffer has what appears to be dark green algae growing around the perimeter mouth. I'm wondering how to treat this condition. It is a 32Gal FOWLR tank.

Thanks! Clay

Can’t give an accurate assessment or treatment without first seeing the fish
Please post pictures under white light intensity

 

[bradyrollie4]

I have a saddle back. Still pretty small. Been feeding him algae and pieces of shrimp with shell on. Anyone else have advice for this guy for treats or extra meals? How often should I feed him meat compared to algae? Thanks guys

 

[bradyrollie4]

I have a saddle back. Still pretty small. Been feeding him algae and pieces of shrimp with shell on. Anyone else have advice for this guy for treats or extra meals? How often should I feed him meat compared to algae? Thanks guys

 

[Jmp998]

Cute puffer. I know they should eat some greens, but mine refuses. Some of the food I offer (Rod's, LRS, etc) has pieces of nori and meaty food mixed. She will daintily pick the meat off the algae if they are stuck together.

 

[Miami Reef]

I know they should eat some greens, but mine refuses

These fish are strictly carnivores. Whoever told you to feed them greens was terribly misguided.

 

[Jmp998]

These fish are strictly carnivores. Whoever told you to feed them greens was terribly misguided.

Honestly don't remember where I read that. My daughter and I googled about appropriate diet when we first got her several years ago because she wouldn't eat the first two days and we were trying everything. Certainly she agrees with you though on the preference for meaty foods.