My GSP, Ryuu!

[billysgirl4e]

I'm trading out my 29g for a 65g hexagon aquarium (yay!).. My GSP, Ryuu will be living in there. I was thinking of getting another GSP of comparable size (right around 3 in...), and when they go marine, adding 1 or 2 clownfish. Would this be okay? Is there anything else I would need in there?

[Nick]

The main issue in a hex is territorial behavior - so be very careful when introducing tankmates, even cospecifics, as while it's MUCH larger in gallons than a 29, the footprint is only slightly larger.

[billysgirl4e]

What do you feel the best course of action would be, then? I love my puffer - and wouldn't mind him having a mansion; however, space is very limited in my neck of the woods--so I would prefer to stretch the tank as far as I can? Any ideas to the territorial thing? Ryuu is a bit shy. Is there another fish i should just wait to keep him with, or what?

Also, when the term "conspecific" is used in aquariums--I know that it means of the same species; but is it (for instance) in reference to the specific type (ie Valentini) or the broader (i know I should know these terms!) i.e. (canthigaster)?

[Nick]

If I were you I"d probably just sock nonpuffers with Ryuu, to avoid territorial issues. There will be more space for nonpuffers that way, as well.

[billysgirl4e]

What should I add? Oh, and because it's a hex - when he goes marine - how much lr and ls should I add?
Thanks, again, for all the help ....thanks from Ryuu too

[Nick]

For a fish only tank, about 70-100 pounds of live rock/sand would be good.