Puffer fish possible needing burped?

[swanedog]

We have been battling flukes and now a bacterial bloom after dosing prazi-pro a second time. See that thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/1...ossible-bacteria-bloom.1165472/#post-14456940

Now we have a secondary issue with our puffer. He’s not maintaining buoyancy and is face down vertically wedging himself face down in the rocks near the sand. We already have two air stones running, lids off, and skimmer with no collection cup running full blast. My wife has sent me some pictures and read a krill only diet can cause these issues and likely needs to be burped by holding his tail down in the water and pushing his head upward. Has anyone had experience with this? See attached picture for puffers current status. Also attached a picture of Spintouch FF parameters from about 45 min ago.

 

[Paul B]

Yes that is what you should do.; It happens if they inflate above water or suck in air from the surface. Hold him underwater, head up and gently squeeze. Be careful as they have a strong bite.

You can hold him in a net. I have done this many times.

 

[swanedog]

Yes that is what you should do.; It happens if they inflate above water or suck in air from the surface. Hold him underwater, head up and gently squeeze. Be careful as they have a strong bite.

Thank you! Will gave that a try and keep the thread updated.