What's wrong with my puffer? (pic)

[beast]

Take a look at the puffer pic at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/djzenx

under Aquarium.

What is that white spot above his eye? I am concerned. Is that ick?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Enzo]

I think it's just a flesh wound. I have a porcupine that got stuck on one of my pumps and part of its skin got ripped away, and when it was healing the skin was pink and brown where it's spots would usually be. I wouldn't be to worried if it's a wound, puffers are very hardy and they heal quick. The most you can do is to keep your fish tank as clean as you can. Watch how much you feed because you don't want him/her getting an infection. Did it show up in one day? Is it bumpy? You really need to tell us some more info.

 

[Enzo]

Oh, and that clownfish of yours may be the culprit for causing the flesh wound if it is a flesh wound. If the puffer is as big or smaller than the clown, the clown will pick on him. My sebae always picks on my puffer.

 

[beast]

What's considered overfeeding? I just feed him til it looks like his belly's too fat to be eating more. That little guy would just keep eating if I allowed him though...

The puffer is larger than the clown, so if anything the puffer would pick on the clown. They don't really mess with each other though(that I've seen).

So does that white spot look more like a flesh would than a disease?

Thanks

 

[Enzo]

over feeding is when you feed way to much and food is everywhere in your tank. The point of not overfeeding would be for it to start decaying in your tank and making your water dirty, stressing the puffer out and making it more susecptible to infections. If you spot feed your puffer than go right ahead, just make sure he gets every piece. I spot feed my fish to not overfeed. Sure it gets really annoying sometimes, but hey it's worth it.

 

[Anonymous]

It's not the clearest pic possible, but I can guarantee you that is NOT ich (Cryptocaryon irritans). It very well could be a flesh wound, which could present a problem if the water quality and nutrition support it.

 

[Anonymous]

It is Mooncraterosis.....easily treated by filling in the hole with a mixture of ground fish(anykind)and a bit of wood putty. Let us know how it turns out. Make sure the mixture hardens before you place the Puffer back in the tank. Takes a few hours. This Puffer will never become ill again. I promise. I used a few times with my ciclids. Hey! They did not even need to placed back in the tank. Real Cool and the house smells real nice too in a few days. Great Aromatherapy!!!!