Congrats on the newbies. I just love puffers.



You can't always trust everything you read on the internet. I would reference a few different sites, and if you read the same information then it's probably fact. I know nothing of green spotted puffers, but I know a little something about figure 8 puffers.



1) I would say that article is a little off. Fish can't be bored... they would do the same thing in the wild. Hmm. Makes me wonder about the authors of the article.



2) Please see the link below on how to make brackish water. I would add a small amount at a time because of the need for the fish to adjust to it's surroundings, and by that I mean internally. If you do it too fast, they can become dehydrated.



3) I would say both spots are fungus. You can use Melafix and/or Primafix to treat these. I would stear clear of the ick meds. Don't treat random things that are not the cause of the problem.



4) You are right, fish don't play... that's humanizing your pet. As long as the information on the internet says they can be in groups, then it will be fine. If you can't find anything on the internet about it, let me know, I can help you. Otherwise, just keep an eye on their behavior and if one is bullying the other, separate them.



Hope this helps. Good luck.
Brackish water


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Phishie



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