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:joy: One eye has cleared up. Color is coming back. He's swimming around!!! Maybe he'll actually eat tonight. Do a ceremonial dance, say a prayer and/or keep your fingers crossed!!! THANK YOU!!! :cheer:

The good news is my puffer is swimming around again. The really, really bad news is the eyes are cloudy, tail wrapped around, looking kind of pale and ich-ish. Won't eat frozen krill (with and without being soaked in garlic) or ghost shrimp. My domino damsels have been a bit aggressive, but...

Okay, I'm beginning to wonder if it is the two domino damsels that might be part of the problem. They hover and monopolize the food. I didn't initially think so since puffers are aggressive and bigger. I'm thinking I should try taking the damsels out. But I need to decide soon, before the FS...

Yes, he did puff. However, he was in the water. He was gently guided by hand into the bag. He also puffed a bit during acclimation, but was always in water. :help:

The good news is my puffer is swimming around again. The really, really bad news is the eyes are cloudy, tail wrapped around, looking kind of pale. Won't eat frozen krill or live ghost shrimp. Soaking shrimp in garlic now and will try that. Taking it hour by hour at this point! Thanks to...

Happy Monday!!! As a newbie, I originally posted this as a "New Hobbyist" thread. However, I need all the help I can get!!! After a full cycle and perfect levels, on Saturday, I acquired Gandolf, my first little porcupine puffer. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! However, it is so painful to watch this...

Happy Monday!!! After a full cycle and perfect levels, on Saturday, I acquired Gandolf, my first little porcupine puffer. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! However, it is so painful to watch this little creature go through the stress of a new environment, and not eat. He started out strong, did the...

I, too, am so sorry that you lost your puffer. I got my first porcupine puffer yesterday and am watching him closely. So far, so good. But I can only imagine your devestation. Take care. Patty

Leon, Thanks for that great picture. What a little character. It's a scream that he just blows up out of the blue! Be well. Patty

Hey Claudia, I don't know if this link will work for you, but it's worth a try: http://www.porcupinepuffer.com/video/hoss-vid.mpg Hope you can access it. Be well! Patty P.S. BTW, never heard of Luca Bloom, but found his website and might just check him out. Thanks!

boalgf, Many thanks for your input. I love angels, so I'm glad to know that some can live in harmony with the PP. BTW, Gus Gus is SUCH a cutie! He looks like the one I fell in love with with those beady little eyes, non-stop fins and adorable little expression. I know I shouldn't do this...

Hello! I am new here and to saltwater aquariums. I had my 125-gallon system assembled about a month ago and will be introducing damsels next week. About two years ago, I locked eyes with an adorable little PORCUPINE PUFFER. That fateful event started me on this journey. I agree with Claudia...