3 GSPs in 30 gallon tank

[Bridget]

I haven't owned puffers before...I have just got 3 small (approx 1.5") GSPs for my 30 gallon brakish tank, they have no other tank mates. When I bought them, I was told that this was fine for my tank, also suggesting adding 3 F8s. After having read some posts I'm now concerned my tank is too small for my 3 GSPs? Looks like I'll have to get a bigger tank soon! How urgent is this?

[purplecandle]

it is ok for a few weeks. Most fish keepers will quarantine new fish in small hospital tanks for a few weeks anyway...BUT after that they MUST be in a larger tank..or you risk stunting AND you filter will not be able to keep up with the bioload so water changes ever couple of days are a must

You can leave one in the 30 gallon..and get an additional 55 gallon for the remaining 2

F8's cannot live with GSPs because GSPs require high brackish to marine salt levels and f8's need light brackish..

Here you go..
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And
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[purplecandle]

Also, do you have pictures ?

[JRC3]

...When I bought them, I was told that this was fine for my tank, also suggesting adding 3 F8s...

I know pet store employees can't know everything but they should be trained enough to know that there are exceptions to the 1" per gallon rule. Technically 3 Gsps are 18" and 3 F8s are 9" so that leaves 3" to spare in a 30g tank...Right?

If I were you I'd return two of the fish if you can't have a larger tank. And also keep in mind the salinity needs of a GSP, maybe a F8 or two might be a better option. You could also have a few tankmates with a single F8...These are the two things that made my mind up.

God luck!

[purplecandle]

if you got them from walmart do not take them back there..they will flush them down the toilet..

instead post and add here for them or donate them to a nice mom and pop pet store..

[Pufferpunk]

it is ok for a few weeks

Only if that tank has been cycled... Has it???

[BeachORama]

if you got them from walmart do not take them back there..they will flush them down the toilet..

instead post and add here for them or donate them to a nice mom and pop pet store..

+1

[Bridget]

The tank has been cycled. I'll have to start looking for a larger tank, I really don't want to return them!

[Pufferpunk]

Try a 90g or larger--might as well get the tank they'll be needing as adults.

[RTR]

I would suggest larger than a 90.

[Bridget]

I have room for a 5' tank, what kind of filter should I use? Any advice welcome!

[purplecandle]

I have room for a 5' tank, what kind of filter should I use? Any advice welcome!

I am not going to recommend a brand, but people around here love aquaclears

I just wanted to say that if it is possible two filters would be cool IMO

Help oxygenate the water..have flow on both sides..

[JRC3]

^
And cover your rear-end in case one filter dies.