GSP and clowns?
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- Puffer Fry
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GSP and clowns?
Percula clown and a Green spotted puffer? Yes or no? Any clowns Ok with green spotted puffer?
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Re: GSP and clowns?
depends on your puffer. some will, some wont allow tank mates. you may be lucky and get one that will allow it. unfortunately, a year from now your puffer might decide he doesnt like his friend anymore so its a risk
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- Puffer Fry
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Re: GSP and clowns?
Yeah puffers are difficult I guess haha. Sucks they eat and kill literally everything. Maybe Ill try soon, but not sure.Thanks
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Re: GSP and clowns?
Puffers are puffers that's why we love them. Dont be scared of a puffer only tank
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: GSP and clowns?
Puffers = Piranhas (just more inquisitive, cute, and... cuddly)
WARNING: Puffers are mischievous little blimps with enchanting powers. You may not be content with having just one.
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Re: GSP and clowns?
What SG is your puffer at? Mine got along fine with a tomato clown. Killed lil percs.
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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- Puffer Fry
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Re: GSP and clowns?
My sg is at 1.025. I just don't want to go spend alot on a clown to kill it. Do damsels and puffers get along? Just wondering because they are cheaper. I have zoa and mushroom coral and he dosent bother it.
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Re: GSP and clowns?
Puffers, as a general rule, don't really "get along" with much of anything.bigben2057 wrote:My sg is at 1.025. I just don't want to go spend alot on a clown to kill it. Do damsels and puffers get along?
Tankmates are accepted on an individual basis and may not be a permanent tolerance. Don't get anything expensive.
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Re: GSP and clowns?
My dogface gets along with everything so far, my GSP is kinda a loner though.
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Re: GSP and clowns?
What size is the tank?
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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- Puffer Fry
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Re: GSP and clowns?
Its only a 30 with 30lbs live rock.I know your gonna say nothing else. Anything that could fit?
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Re: GSP and clowns?
Stick with just the gsp, or maybe try some shrimp or crabs. Just buy cheap ones tho. Consider them a disposable clean up crew
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: GSP and clowns?
LR displaces a lot of water and makes the tank hold a lot less then 30g. So I don't suggest you get any other fish, but trying tank mates is a good excuse to upgrade!
If I'm not mistaken (and I def could be) I believe in a FOWLR tank you need at least a 55g if you want to try tank mates for the occupants to be comfortable.
Another thing to think about is:
How long has your gsp been living by himself? If it's been a while he might be less willing to take tank mates.
Also again it comes down to the individual puffer, and immature puffers tend to be more passive then older puffers.
If I'm not mistaken (and I def could be) I believe in a FOWLR tank you need at least a 55g if you want to try tank mates for the occupants to be comfortable.
Another thing to think about is:
How long has your gsp been living by himself? If it's been a while he might be less willing to take tank mates.
Also again it comes down to the individual puffer, and immature puffers tend to be more passive then older puffers.
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- Puffer Fry
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Re: GSP and clowns?
I think im just gonna stick with him and add some more corals as he leave them alone. Hes been by himself since I got him about 3-4 mo. ago. I would try crabs but I put a shrimp in once and he wouldn't leave it alone until he finally killed it.