How big is your GSP and how long have you had it.

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How big is your GSP and how long have you had it.

Post by edmlfc1 »

I was told by 2 people that they have had their GSP over 2 years and they are still about 3".
I don't know what size tank they have. I was wondering has anyone had a GSP that reached 6"
or close to it? I've only had mine for about 5 months and it looks like they are still growing,
mine are 3" and 3.5". Just curious. :lol:
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Post by sparks42 »

My GSP is about 1.5 inches long including the tail. I've had him since May '07
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Wow, he must have been really small when you first got him. Or has he grown at all?
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Post by StormySkiez »

Have had our puffers about 4 months. One was about an inch the other was almost an inch and a half. They both have grown almost a half inch.
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Post by SpockthePuffer »

I've had Milton since October. He is probably 2" including the tail... maybe not even that big though. My bf says he has grown but I can't really see it. I've also been wondering how fast they will grow...

I know pufferpunk has some full grown ones, maybe she will see this thread and give us some insight!
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I have read most full grown gsp's are in the 5 & 6 inch range but I have also read reports of gsp's 8 inches big! To bad there were no pictures.
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PufferPunk's GSP's were 6 inches long.
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i've had mine for about 7 months, he was around an inch and is approximately an inch and a half.
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Sounds like they grow really slow.
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definatly seems that way
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Its weird how some puffs grow slow and some grow fast.
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I've seen a 5-6" GSP.
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I bought mine at 2" & it took them 2 years to grow to 6" (without tail).
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Wow 2 years! :shock: I guess we got our answer, they are slow growers. Does anyone else out ther have a 6" GSP? Post us a picture if you do, we would love to see it. :supercool: Keep those post coming, I'd love to know how fast yours are growing!

BTW: Thanks PP that's really intresting. We all learned something today. :D
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Post by StormySkiez »

PP are the cuties 6" in the photo?
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