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Saltwater GSP Aquarium Updates *W/ PIX*

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Here are of a few pics and a update of my Marine GSP's and their aquarium.

Full Tank Shot:
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Feather Duster Colony on live rock:
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My Largest GSP nearing 4 inches:
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Another tank shot:
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My second largest puffer shown here at 3 inches long (also featured in 09/12 POTM):
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RIP Binky 09/02/12 This was the last photo taken before he mysteriously got injured and died.
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Nice shots, I assume they have just had a good meal lol
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Nice shots, I assume they have just had a good meal lol
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Indeed it seems like the only time they feel photogenic. Otherwise they HATE the camera and hide behind the live rock near the back of the tank.

And thanks!
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Didn't expect they would be fatties in your care, eyes bigger tan belly?? Not in the puffer world
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A few more pics:

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Live Rock Growth:
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Nice looking tank and GSP's!

I'm setting up a marine tank primarily for a GSP and seeing these sorts of pictures makes me even more anxious to have it ready for the arrival of my GSP.
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I think they handle full marine so much better from the get go than BW or FW. They are more active and their colors really stand out better. I noticed this when I converted my tank from brackish to marine.
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sgtmyers88 wrote:I think they handle full marine so much better from the get go than BW or FW. They are more active and their colors really stand out better. I noticed this when I converted my tank from brackish to marine.
They do look great and you've managed to get some really nice pictures of them. It's great to hear that from someone with firsthand experience too. I have read, mostly here, that others had the same experiences with them being in full marine so it makes sense to me to just start out as full marine. That and saving money in the long run, though it definitely isn't cheap getting started lol.
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Indeed it is. But worth it. Most of my equipment I buy from people getting rid of it on Craigslist. Saved hundreds of dollars doing so.

And thank you. :D
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sgtmyers88 wrote:Indeed it is. But worth it. Most of my equipment I buy from people getting rid of it on Craigslist. Saved hundreds of dollars doing so.

And thank you. :D

It is. I tried Craigslist and even posted and ad stating I was setting up a saltwater tank and looking to buy supplies but no luck. Comes from living in a small town I guess lol.

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A couple more cool images:

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Too cute :smitten:

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Haha, yeah, POTM material, I love the look... puffers thinking "ooh shrimp.." *gets ready to pounce*
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