bubbles22 483 Posted January 27, 2015 I've had the hardest time trying to feed these little guys . . . Starting with frozen bloodworms. Only one of the three would even touch them. Even then, it seemed a bit difficult for them to eat. I noticed they'd suck on them rather than actually eat the whole thing. I tried ramshorn snails next. This was successful but the dead snails and empty shells everywhere was a bit of an eyesore. Finally, I called over 10 local pet stores in my area and found one that sold live blackworms! They're a hit. I bought a dollar's worth and have been keeping them in a small container. I feed them a tiny speckle of fish food daily and change their water daily. They're kept in a small tupperware container at room temp and they've been doing great for a few weeks now. Hope you guys enjoy it! Thanks for all the help. Though the forum is goldfish-oriented, the advice on puffers in this section is spot on 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,278 Posted January 27, 2015 They are so cute! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mernany 3,708 Posted January 27, 2015 So adorable!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 5,668 Posted January 27, 2015 They're so adorable and inquisitive! Do they have names? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PacificaNZ 147 Posted January 27, 2015 OMG! They are cuties 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbles22 483 Posted January 27, 2015 They're so adorable and inquisitive! Do they have names? I have yet to name the 2 females, but the male's name is souffle He puffs up every time the girls steal his worms. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbles22 483 Posted January 27, 2015 They are so cute! So adorable!!! OMG! They are cuties Thanks 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.B 2,535 Posted January 27, 2015 They are so cute! Glad to hear things are going well. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted January 27, 2015 So cute! I just love to watch these guys dance around and then FOOM attack! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted January 27, 2015 Soooooooooooooooo cute!! Glad you found something they will eat!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RanchuDressing 2,542 Posted January 27, 2015 LOVE LOVE LOVE your DPs! I've kept dwarf puffs on and off over the years, and also Figure Eights (though the brackish thing is a pain in the rear end). I'm so glad you found live blackworms -- when I was reading the first post, I was all set to reply that those were a must. My last DPs ate those almost exclusively, and turned their snooty little noses up at anything frozen (thawed). You're right, snails make a huge mess and those shell bits are almost impossible to vacuum up. Since DPs don't have issues with their teeth overgrowing, you really don't have to worry about giving them "crunch" in their diet anyway. I would treat mine occasionally with live brine shrimp just for variety. It's a hoot to watch them swim after the BS and gobble them up! It's funny, I would never give live food to my goldfish for fear of introducing parasites and weirdness, but puffers seem to handle live foods with no problems. Probably because they're not genetically effed-up like our beloved goldies. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbles22 483 Posted January 28, 2015 LOVE LOVE LOVE your DPs! I've kept dwarf puffs on and off over the years, and also Figure Eights (though the brackish thing is a pain in the rear end). I'm so glad you found live blackworms -- when I was reading the first post, I was all set to reply that those were a must. My last DPs ate those almost exclusively, and turned their snooty little noses up at anything frozen (thawed). You're right, snails make a huge mess and those shell bits are almost impossible to vacuum up. Since DPs don't have issues with their teeth overgrowing, you really don't have to worry about giving them "crunch" in their diet anyway. I would treat mine occasionally with live brine shrimp just for variety. It's a hoot to watch them swim after the BS and gobble them up! It's funny, I would never give live food to my goldfish for fear of introducing parasites and weirdness, but puffers seem to handle live foods with no problems. Probably because they're not genetically effed-up like our beloved goldies. Ooh! I will have to find live brine shrimp now *^* I love watching them eat. Thanks for the suggestion 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted January 28, 2015 Squeeeee! I love those bitty puffers so much what size tank are they in? Watching them eat is so funny thanks for updating 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chai 7,337 Posted January 29, 2015 I love these cuties! Those inquisitive faces!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Of Gold 2,297 Posted January 29, 2015 Awwww cute! I seen some of those puffers the last time I was in the little pet store near where I live. I love their little mysterious looking eyes 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterygirl 2,031 Posted January 29, 2015 Your puffers are so cute. I like how they swim, like little helicopters: they hover. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia 3,820 Posted January 30, 2015 What a cute video! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeana727 952 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) "I love their little mysterious looking eyes :teehee" I have wondered how exactly to describe their eyes.....THAT IS IT! It's like each eye has a mind of it's own looking around...then BOOM..they zero in on something!!!! I have never kept any but I would like to! (Hhmmm, extra tank stored in back room!!) Edited February 1, 2015 by Jeana727 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dalya-and-her-Goldies 175 Posted February 1, 2015 They are soooo cute!!!!!! I really want to see how you‘ll name them! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4prettyfish 2,702 Posted February 2, 2015 They are so adorable. Enjoyed your video. I don't know why, but I was thinking they had to be by themselves,...a single fish. Now I know better. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizam 173 Posted April 7, 2015 Love your puffers I have two and get a real kick out of them. Mine eat snails and one will eat frozen brine shrimp. When I first got them I was so stressed out because I couldn't find something to feed them and they were just babies I think. I now just put the snails in a shrimp feeding container because I got tired of vacuuming up the shells. I have a small tank that I breed ramshorns in, which is definitely not my favourite tank. Glad you found black worms. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
