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Why do puffers puff?

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Other than being scared or to protect themselves from predators, why do puffers puff? Several mornings in a row now he puffs early in the morning. He has no predators in our tank
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I have read that it's quite common for them to do it in captivity for no apparent reason.
Other than being scared or to protect themselves from predators, why do puffers puff? Several mornings in a row now he puffs early in the morning. He has no predators in our tank
I was told when they sleep they puff up
to ward of any unexpected predators
if your seeing this in the am he may still be sleeping
Thanks everyone! Very helpful information!
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