puffer compatabilty

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puffer compatabilty

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will an amazon puffer and a Green Spotted puffer fight i no ones brackish one is fresh i just am acclimating my gsp to marine to go in my saltwater tank but for now he is in my freshwater tank and i want to get an amazon while i can still order off the internet.
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Assuming your tank is big enough for both of them, try to get a divider. (And put a lid on so they can't jump over it.)
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Keep in mind that Amazons (South American puffers/SAPs) are schooling fish. If you want one, you need three (or more).
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the tank is 55 gallons my gsp is actually really friendly i have him in with a bunch of tetras and guppys and he doesnt even nip fins my plecostamus actually bosses him around sometimes
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Some puffers can hate puffers of other species. I wouldn't chance it. Even now, your GSP should be in BW.
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I think you should first acclimate your gsp before you get another puffer. Because in fw you gsp's lifespan would be a lot shorter so i think first acclimate you gsp and then worry about the SAP you are going to get.
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