Overfeeding can kill your Puffer
Puffers are cute to look at and just simply adorable. When you walk near the tank, puffers are likely to catch
attention of you and start to follow your motion.
But don't misunderstood that the Puffer is looking for feeding again. Do have a feeding schedule daily such
as twice to thice a day is fine for younger ones which need more food to grow.
It is rather entertaining to watch Puffers feeding on their favorite blood worms and shrimps.
Do not overfeed Puffers, reasons are:
• The water condition maybe cloudy and poor resulting from overfeeding. Quality water is important for Puffers to grow well.
• Overfeeding may result in waste accummulation due to unfinished food that is not removed immediately and the fish may start to rub against the body against any decoration due to itch.
• Oxygen levels may drop due to decay food which are not finished by the fish. Oxygen is taken away
while carbon dioxide is produced.
• Toxic waste is generated from uneaten food which break down into ammonia and nitrites which may
kill the fish.
So do remember, have a feeding schedule for your Puffers. When Puffers are healthy, you are happy!
Till then, catch up my next post!
Happy Puffers Owner
