puffer laying on side

[fish master]

just bought a hawian blue puffer.iam drip acclimating him right now. but hes laying on his side at the top of the water,with parts of his body out of the water if i move the container he swims normalybut then he goes back to laying on his side.is this normal

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by fish master http:///forum/post/2471512
just bought a hawian blue puffer.iam drip acclimating him right now. but hes laying on his side at the top of the water,with parts of his body out of the water if i move the container he swims normalybut then he goes back to laying on his side.is this normal
imo no but not a exp on puffers.
put up water lvl,s and all spes of tank
and a pic may help
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[itom37]

In my experience (with two hawaiian blues) these fish have a strong stress reaction to acclimation/transportation and what not. ASSUMING your parameters are good and the fish is being acclimated properly, it may be the fish freaking out. Darken the room and minimize noise (and shaking of acclimation vessel). If all goes well, it will probably still freak you out by mottling its colors and trying to camouflage itself with a rock. Give it time, it will be ok.
Do be certain your parameters are good first (ideally before getting the fish, but you may very well have done this). If so, keep things calm and your little guy should come around.

 

[keith burn]

Originally Posted by itom37
http:///forum/post/2471834
your little guy should come around.
Sweet

 

[fish master]

yes, water is fine. i put him in tank, was swimming around but found a spot now hes just staying in that one spot. think he is a little scared.but i think he is ok

 

[itom37]

Originally Posted by fish master
http:///forum/post/2471862
yes, water is fine. i put him in tank, was swimming around but found a spot now hes just staying in that one spot. think he is a little scared.but i think he is ok
Exactly what mine did. Resist your urge to poke him or anything until he starts swimming around on his own.

 

[stdreb27]

Puffers are lazy anyways, so give him some space.

 

[skipperdz]

Mine Hung Out Near The Top Too...a Little Lopsided But He Still Swam Around My Bucket. But Once He Was In The Tank He Was Fine After An Hour. Just Turn The Lights Out When U Put Him In The Tank

 

[fish master]

shut out the lights last night.this morning hes swimming around now. looks fine but not eating. probaly come in time

 

[itom37]

Originally Posted by fish master
http:///forum/post/2472862
shut out the lights last night.this morning hes swimming around now. looks fine but not eating. probaly come in time
Great! Sounds like you've made it through the tough part.