Hi There! My name is tdawg.
I have recently gotten brand new, cute GSP's. (2 adults, 1 baby)
I am wondering... I am using like, a 30 CM long tank, and there are 3 of them here, and 1 Palembang Puffer.
I am going to get rid of the Palembang Puffer, because i just found out that GSP's are very territorial ( :p )
Will a 60 CM long Tank support the lives of 3 Green spotted puffers, of course i will add alot of hiding spots.
Please, i need Guidance!
P.S
Here is one of my GSP's ( very cute )
http://imgbox.com/Iav5nLUn
Need help with these GSP's
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RTR
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Re: Need help with these GSP's
In a word, no.
First off, I do not know the ordinary dimensions of tanks in your country, and all three dimensions are significant.
Next, I would not keep even one GSP in any tank less than a meter in its longest dimension, and if more than one is being kept I would want 4 feet or more maximum dimension.
Finally, swimming space, current, visual complexity, and some "private" or visually shelter spaces are also important.
Hope this helps...
First off, I do not know the ordinary dimensions of tanks in your country, and all three dimensions are significant.
Next, I would not keep even one GSP in any tank less than a meter in its longest dimension, and if more than one is being kept I would want 4 feet or more maximum dimension.
Finally, swimming space, current, visual complexity, and some "private" or visually shelter spaces are also important.
Hope this helps...
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Re: Need help with these GSP's
I am very concerned for ALL your fish. The Palembang is a gorgeous fish & very hard to find (in this country). I'm afraid all your puffers are in danger of killing each other (especially the poor lil fella!). Any way to return the GSPs until you find a proper home for the Palem or just keep that fish? Your tank is seriously overstocked, even for the Palem, which needs a minimum of 150 liters. For 3 adult GSPs, you're looking at: 340 liters.
Please read: library/puffers-in-focus/an-introductio ... d-puffers/
Please read: library/puffers-in-focus/an-introductio ... d-puffers/
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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Re: Need help with these GSP's
I agree with the posts above. Please research fish before you buy them
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Re: Need help with these GSP's
bertie 83 wrote:I agree with the posts above. Please research fish before you buy them
If I did that I wouldn't have a 40 gallon tank for just one fish.
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Pufferpunk
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2 T biocellatus
C valentini
C coranata
C papuan
Also kept:
lorteti
DPs
suvattii
burrfish
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Re: Need help with these GSP's
Then you've picked the wrong species of fish to keep. These puffers can l8ve to their late teens, if kept properly. Either do right by your pets or don't keep them.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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Re: Need help with these GSP's
FYI, I have had 4x2x2 and 6x2x2 foot tanks (120 and 180 US gallons) for a single puffer before, plus associated sump with more than half that volume again. Many puffers are quite long-lived fish, just as are many Cichlids but not as long-lived as some loaches which can live much longer. Many well-kept fish are not short-lived pets.
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