GSP and clowns?

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GSP and clowns?

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Percula clown and a Green spotted puffer? Yes or no? Any clowns Ok with green spotted puffer?
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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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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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Puffers are puffers that's why we love them. Dont be scared of a puffer only tank
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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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Don't get attached to the clown and then you'll be ok.
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What SG is your puffer at? Mine got along fine with a tomato clown. Killed lil percs.
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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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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?
Puffers, as a general rule, don't really "get along" with much of anything.

Tankmates are accepted on an individual basis and may not be a permanent tolerance. Don't get anything expensive.
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My dogface gets along with everything so far, my GSP is kinda a loner though.
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What size is the tank?
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Its only a 30 with 30lbs live rock.I know your gonna say nothing else. Anything that could fit?
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Stick with just the gsp, or maybe try some shrimp or crabs. Just buy cheap ones tho. Consider them a disposable clean up crew
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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.
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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.
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