Green Spotted Puffers 12 years and counting
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sgtmyers88
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Green Spotted Puffers 12 years and counting
Hi all, haven't been on here (and most forums anymore) in a good bit beyond lurking, but I thought I'd share that my GSP's are still around. Its been 12 years with them in a 55G marine tank as I first got them in 2012 sold as freshwater puffers at Walmart. I converted that 55G tank to full marine with live rock within 8 months. They even co-existed with a couple blue and yellow damsels over the years along with a few hermit crabs. I'm honestly surprised they are still around with no signs of dying off considering the mortality rate of captive GSP's. They are still active with lots of personalty.
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WARNING: Puffers are mischievous little blimps with enchanting powers. You may not be content with having just one.
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Green Spotted Puffers 12 years and counting
Thank God, Walmart doesn't sell fish anymore!
Good to see you here & thanks for the update.
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sgtmyers88
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Re: Green Spotted Puffers 12 years and counting
haha Of course! And yes I totally agree, I only go to specialty aquarium shops anymore. Even the local Petco and Petsmart are not that great.
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sparks42
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Re: Green Spotted Puffers 12 years and counting
My GSP Chomper is 17.5 years now! Woot woot, yay for geriatric GSPs!! Still as rambunctious as ever 
I think someone on YouTube said theirs made it to 18!
I think someone on YouTube said theirs made it to 18!
Re: Green Spotted Puffers 12 years and counting
Oh wow that's awesome! What SG is the tank at the moment?