Porcupine Puffer ate my glass Floating Thermometer!!!

The Codfather · #1 12-09-2009, 06:19 PM

The new thermometers are not mercury, I believe a alcohol of some sort. I have no idea of the side effects, the small metallic balls in the base, once again I do not know exactly what they are, but i have had a few break in my tank when my regal got angry with them. No ill effects in my tank, of course he didn't eat it though. Sorry i cannot be of more help.
Bob

bulletsworld · #2 12-09-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Codfather

The new thermometers are not mercury, I believe a alcohol of some sort. I have no idea of the side effects, the small metallic balls in the base, once again I do not know exactly what they are, but i have had a few break in my tank when my regal got angry with them. No ill effects in my tank, of course he didn't eat it though. Sorry i cannot be of more help.
Bob

Your post is helpful. I wondered if anyone ever had one break in their tank and if it affected anything. Thanks for the reply.

The Codfather · #3 12-09-2009, 06:37 PM

My regal smashed them constantly, I ended up leaving the thermometer in the sump. I don't know why, but he hated them, as far as I know, i have had no ill effects, just gathered up what i could each time.

bulletsworld · #4 12-09-2009, 06:45 PM

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My regal smashed them constantly, I ended up leaving the thermometer in the sump. I don't know why, but he hated them, as far as I know, i have had no ill effects, just gathered up what i could each time.

K.. that makes me feel a bit better. I will add the fish back to the setup. I was worried it would poison the whole setup, cause I can't get all the tiny silver beads. Although.....hopefully my blue boxfish, by blowing the sand to discover her food, doesn't find a silver bead and mistake it for food pellets.

*faint*

fishoholic · #5 12-09-2009, 07:24 PM

Yikes! I had no idea that fish would break let alone eat a thermometer! I hope everything works out for you.

bulletsworld · #6 12-09-2009, 08:16 PM

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Yikes! I had no idea that fish would break let alone eat a thermometer! I hope everything works out for you.

Thanks Laurie! *superhugs*

I will keep everyone posted with the outcome. I've used these floating thermometers for YEARS with no problems. If anything this experiance may help others.

my2rotties · #7 12-09-2009, 08:32 PM

yeah, but you never had Griffie... I would have never thought he would try to eat that either though... he's a floating pair of eye balls and stomach. I know he will be fine and I am still so glad you adopted him Just don't get wrasses or gobies... mid you it would give him a hobby. He loves to hunt, but he can't catch Damsel fish of course, but maybe it might give him something more productive to do with himself.

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Thanks Laurie! *superhugs*

I will keep everyone posted with the outcome. I've used these floating thermometers for YEARS with no problems. If anything this experiance may help others.

my2rotties · #8 12-09-2009, 07:24 PM

Told you he ate anything he could fit into his mouth

my2rotties · #9 12-09-2009, 07:27 PM

I forgot to mention give him forzen peas, it always worked when he ate snails and stuff he should not eat... good old Griffie, I see he has settled right in. He loves frozen peas too.

bulletsworld · #10 12-09-2009, 07:36 PM

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Told you he ate anything he could fit into his mouth

CRAP! I remember you telling me that, now that you mention it! Gawd, you gotta love him but what a little bugger!

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I forgot to mention give him forzen peas, it always worked when he ate snails and stuff he should not eat... good old Griffie, I see he has settled right in. He loves frozen peas too.

Thats an excellent idea! I will try that.