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Puffernut · Post by **Puffernut** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:53 pm

I am getting a large GSP tommorrow, i know they require at least 30 gallons but do they need more when they are full grown, and i believe he is in fresh water at the moment, can somone tell me how to make the change to salt water and over how long of a period or direct me to a link that could i would greatly appreciate any of your expert oppions.

Puffernut · Post by **Puffernut** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:09 pm

never mind i found everything i needed to you.

Phaedrus · Post by **Phaedrus** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:13 pm

if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Puffernut · Post by **Puffernut** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:00 pm

I currently have a 29 gallon tank and a 55 gallon tank, i have a 3 1/2 " humpback puffer and i'm getting a gsp that is around 4 " tommorrow, witch fish should go where, do you think that one of these fish will be happy in a 29 or should i just get another 55.

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:14 pm

a GSP at any age is good in a 30 gallon tank (29 is ok). I dunno about the himpback tho, I don't know enough about them to tell you if he'd be ok in the 55 gallon.

But so long as the GSP is alone, the 29 gallon will be fine.

Puffernut · Post by **Puffernut** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:20 pm

According to pufferlst.com 30 gallons is good for a humpback but i have read 40 gallons is more suitable for them her on the forum.

Phaedrus · Post by **Phaedrus** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:37 pm

40g is probably more suitable for both, but the gsp will be fine in the 29 if provided good conditions (complex environment and water current)

I don't know a lot about the humpback, so maybe someone else can give an opinion on that one.

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:51 pm

I do have to very respectfully disagree with the 29 gallon view Phaedrus. I belive that 30 gallons of water may be ok for an adult GSP, but one has to consider substrate and decor that goes into a tank. To me, a 'nominal' 40-gallon is the smallest tank that comes close to holding 30 gallons of water after all is said and done.

Phaedrus · Post by **Phaedrus** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:14 pm

lisalisa is correct.

Given the situation, I'm not sure which would do best in the 55 and which would do best in the 29. If these are the only tanks you have, maybe you should sell the 29 and get another 55. That way both puffers would be well taken care of.

Puffernut · Post by **Puffernut** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:31 pm

I think i'll just buy another 55 and keep the 29 for the congo puffer i really want but cannot find, it's very irritating

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:21 am

Great choices!

As far as the Congo, try this guy:
oluwatoyinojo@yahoo.com

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