- Have you tested your water?
- Yes
- If yes, what is your ammonia?
- 0
- If yes, what is your nitrite?
- 0
- If yes, what is your nitrate?
- 0
- If I did not test my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.
- Do you do water changes?
- Yes
- What percentage of water do you change?
- 41-50%
- How frequently do you change your water?
- Every two weeks
- If I do not change my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
Hello all,
I am worried I actually poisoned my precious MBU puffer.
Quick stats: 400 gallon tank plus sump
Daily 10% water changes with a large water change every weekend
Water parameters are pristine and tested regularly.
My MBU puffer is 12 months old and approximately 16" in length. It shares this tank with a few tiny fish as the cleanup crew. They are a few barbs, clown loaches, and neon tetras. All fish have lived together for the last 11 months. I have added nothing to this tank.
His diet is fairly solid. He eats market shrimp, frozen clams, and I also feed carnivore pellets and frozen snails.
Anyways, 10 days ago he stopped eating. This was the first time ever. Then within days his personality became weird. It was like he was drunk and running into things. He wasn't focused on anything at all. He used to chase me around like a puppy dog.
Today, he lays on the bottom on his side or even upside down. He visually still appears healthy without a scratch. If I go to grab him, he "come back to life" and fights to get away. He is still extremely strong.
After a short while, he will just turn on his side or upside again. His eyes don't focus on me.
My hunch is I accidentally poisoned him. I touch up a stain on the ceiling in this room 2 weeks ago with a light amount of spray paint. The next day I saw small particles of dry paint on the counter and the glass. It was easy to clean up and wasn't a lot but surely some got into the water.
All other fish in tank appears fine. I have done 3 massive water changes plus daily small changes.
Should I be considering euthanasia for him? Am I wrong with my guess of what's wrong with him? He appears to have a serious neurological issue.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks
I am worried I actually poisoned my precious MBU puffer.
Quick stats: 400 gallon tank plus sump
Daily 10% water changes with a large water change every weekend
Water parameters are pristine and tested regularly.
My MBU puffer is 12 months old and approximately 16" in length. It shares this tank with a few tiny fish as the cleanup crew. They are a few barbs, clown loaches, and neon tetras. All fish have lived together for the last 11 months. I have added nothing to this tank.
His diet is fairly solid. He eats market shrimp, frozen clams, and I also feed carnivore pellets and frozen snails.
Anyways, 10 days ago he stopped eating. This was the first time ever. Then within days his personality became weird. It was like he was drunk and running into things. He wasn't focused on anything at all. He used to chase me around like a puppy dog.
Today, he lays on the bottom on his side or even upside down. He visually still appears healthy without a scratch. If I go to grab him, he "come back to life" and fights to get away. He is still extremely strong.
After a short while, he will just turn on his side or upside again. His eyes don't focus on me.
My hunch is I accidentally poisoned him. I touch up a stain on the ceiling in this room 2 weeks ago with a light amount of spray paint. The next day I saw small particles of dry paint on the counter and the glass. It was easy to clean up and wasn't a lot but surely some got into the water.
All other fish in tank appears fine. I have done 3 massive water changes plus daily small changes.
Should I be considering euthanasia for him? Am I wrong with my guess of what's wrong with him? He appears to have a serious neurological issue.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks
