GSP and yellow tail damsel
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volcomkrew4life
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GSP and yellow tail damsel
If I put a small yellow tail damsel in my 20g tank with a 1 and 1/2 inch long GSP is it basically a guarentee that the puffer will attack/eat him? Or is there a chance they just won't bother each other
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Re: GSP and yellow tail damsel
So that's a yes on the puffer eating the damsel? lol
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Re: GSP and yellow tail damsel
Its a yes that the damsel is at risk of being eaten, but the bigger problem is the limited tank space.
20 gallons is not enough for the puffer on his own, dont add another fish to that tank
20 gallons is not enough for the puffer on his own, dont add another fish to that tank
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Re: GSP and yellow tail damsel
In a larger system, it should work. Damsels are schooling fish.
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Re: GSP and yellow tail damsel
If the tank was larger it might work out, but in such a confined space that damsel is pretty much doomed. You should really upgrade to a 40 or 55 gallon if you want to keep a GSP with tankmates.
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Re: GSP and yellow tail damsel
55g with tank mates. Especially schooling ones. 
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Re: GSP and yellow tail damsel
I have 2 gsp in my tank with my Yellow tail. The tank is 29gal and I've had no problems for the 2 months they've all been in there. However, I am going to put them in a larger tank as soon as it's ready.
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