Puffer problem

[cruiser78]

The last couple of days my blue spotted puffer has been looking like it's gasping for it's breath. He is somewhat puffed up from normal. Not a whole lot but definitely bigger around than normal. My other fish are looking good. He rests on a rock all day and just gasps. Any ideas?

[Geoff]

sounds like it may have gulped some air. not sure how to solve this though. it is prolly gasping trying to extract the trapped air.

G~

[cruiser78]

Originally Posted by Geoff

sounds like it may have gulped some air. not sure how to solve this though. it is prolly gasping trying to extract the trapped air.

G~

that's kind of what I was thinking... he was fine the first time I saw him after work on Mon. and then in the evening he was bulged out and gasping... I hope that's all it is and that he gets the air out.

[Kanicky]

You may have to catch him gently in your hand, point his "nose" towards the bottom, and "rub" and "burp" his stomach (gently!) for a few seconds... this will help release the air.