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Dwarf Puffer Help.

Discussion in 'New to the Hobby Questions and Answers' started by Reservoir_echec, Jan 31, 2017.

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    Reservoir_echec New Member

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    I recently got a dwarf puffer two days ago. I have tried to feed him defrosted bloodworms, but he just watches them float by. I was going to try to feed him some snails, but I don't really know what to buy as a feeder snail. I have also noticed that he has been attacking his reflection of the aquarium, is this normal. Sorry for all the questions, but thanks in advance for everyone that helps.
     
    #1 Reservoir_echec, Jan 31, 2017
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    attacking the reflection probably means he is bored. A good feeder snail would be a pond snail which some stores will give you for free or ramshorn snails. and he may not want to eat blood worms or not be hungry.
     
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    Make sure you avoid Malaysian trumpet snails; their shells are too hard for puffers, IME
     
    #3 fluttermoth, Feb 1, 2017
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    I Want to have a separate tank for breeding snails. Should I be worried about snails over taking my main tank, not the breeding one?
     
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