Porcupine Puffer

[explorer22]

I have a new one been in the tank about a week it is small 2-3 inches. I can't seem to get him to eat. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Ron

 

[vkuroczka]

Have you tried garlic?

 

[explorer22]

Never heard of that before?

 

[vkuroczka]

Look up Beth's post on garlic. ... I use it all time hope this helps

 

[usirchchris]

Originally Posted by explorer22
http:///forum/post/2606614
I have a new one been in the tank about a week it is small 2-3 inches. I can't seem to get him to eat. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Ron
It is not uncommon for puffers to go on an eating strike after being moved. Garlic is a good idea...the smell stimulates the appetite. Another idea is live gut loaded ghost shrimp. That is how I got mine to start eating. I have seen some though that just refuse to eat and you have to actually force food into their mouth...then they are reminded "oh yeah, that is good". You might also try peas...right out of the bag peas..porcs love them. Just don't use krill (aka puffer crack).

 

[stdreb27]

My puffers loves oysters clams and other bivalves.

 

[explorer22]

I will give it a try

 

[eelfan77]

you could try ghost shrimp thats how i got mine eating.