When a puffer is bored, stressed or hungry, it isn't uncommon to see them swim up and down the glass. This is commonly referred to as glass surfing, and while some puffers are prone to doing this naturally, it's very important that you ensure that there isnt an underlying cause to this behavior. For example, a green spotted puffer will swim up and down if it's being kept in a tank that's too small for it. This is a very common sight in retail pet stores that are keeping multiple puffers housed in a tiny tank. Not only are the fish glass surfing because they are in a barren (i.e. boring) tank, but they are also trying to escape poor water quality due to there not being enough water to dilute their waste, and possibly their tankmates, as well.
If your puffer is glass surfing, then you should immediately test the water in your tank to ensure that your fish isn't trying to escape a source of discomfort. If everything checks out, then take a look at the way you have set up the tank. Do you have enough decorations and territory for your fish to explore? Is the tank big enough? Is the water heated?
Do you have any questions about a glass surfing puffer? Let me know about them with a comment!
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