Tankmates

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xmikebrock
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Tankmates

Post by xmikebrock »

im moving my 2 GSPs into a new and BIGGER tank
i am not sure what sizr it is off the top of my head (its in a box in a warehouse)
i was just wondering what else i can keep in the tank with them without anybody getting eaten

the tank is def. at least 60g
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It's always a gamble. Some people have had mollies beat GSPs into submission; others have had the puffers eat anything and everything they've put in. Definitely don't try invertebrates; that's an obvious invitation to dinner. Something fast and agile might stand a chance.
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Post by xmikebrock »

i was reading a few articles actually saying clownfish have been good tankmates, s that true?
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Post by LilGreenPuffer »

A clownfish can usually hold its own - they can be very aggressive. Someone, I think Jase, has kept them with GSPs before, and Myaj has a burrfish with a maroon clown. If you try it, I'd still be cautious and be prepared to intervene.
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Post by marksrush »

I have a picasso trigger in with my GSP, in full marine of course. The trigger is half the size of the GSP, yet he runs the tank. Feeding time isn't *too* bad, never any nips taken out of anyone, but the trigger tries to hog the food all to himself. Otherwise, they both mind their own business.
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Post by yunachin »

I keep clowns with my GreenSpots. Everyone holds their own in the tank.
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