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  • #31
    Re: Puffer dentistry

    Got 'er done!

    I noticed today that the top left tooth was starting to get into his bottom lip.  I decided to bite the bullet and just do it.  My plan was to have details for you guys, but it took much longer for him to go out than I expected and I stopped watching the clock.  I only used 1/4 tsp for 5 liters of water, and 1 tsp of Sodium BiCarbonate to fix the pH.  If I ever have to do it again, I might consider upping it a little.  However, after the clipping I put him in another bucket with fresh water that had been aerating during the whole process.  He perked right up and I put him back in his tank.  

    I know I didn't clip them as short as I could have, but at least now they aren't digging into his lip and hopefully he'll be able to eat crunchy things!

    Glad THAT'S over.  
    Our Fishhouse
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    • #32
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      Congrats on your successful dentistry!  It was probably more traumatic for you than the puffer.  I'm sure if there's a next time it won't be so bad - at least now you know what to expect.  There probably would have been other things to deal with if they'd been trimmed too short, glad you took the cautious route.
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      • #33
        Re: Puffer dentistry

        YAY!!!
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        • #34
          Re: Puffer dentistry

          :musik:  :musik:  :musik:  :rockon: Yea!  Now have a drink and relax! artyman: I'm so proud of you.
          A house without a puffer is not a Home.

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          • #35
            Re: Puffer dentistry

            Congrats! I'm sure he feels much better.
            Fish are people too, they just have gills.

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            • #36
              Re: Puffer dentistry

              Girlgeek... Fish Dentist Extrodinaire
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              • #37
                Re: Puffer dentistry

                Congrats! Now that's hardcore. Did your puffer's HMO cover that, or was it considered "cosmetic"?  
                Experiencing an aquatic renaissance!

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                • #38
                  Yes that's great news

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