Well, I've had my Ceylon Puffer for around 7 months now and he is doing eceptionally well. My question is, he is at 1.008 sg at the moment. When should I be looking at going full Marine with him. Not sure how old he was when I bought him and not sure what age is classed as adult???? He is around 3.5 - 4 inches at the moment.
Thanks for any help
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Re: Marine for Ceylon
As you said, he's doing very well now, so no sweat, although I'm sure he would like a bit more salt.
Most people don't move their GSPs & Ceylons to full marine until they are a bit bigger, but I moved my GSPs when they were 3 - 3.5 inches. I moved them to an SG og 1.026 over the course of about 6-8 months.... and they've been like that now for 2-3 years. They're just as active as they ever were, if not more so -- and the tank is much easier to manage (once I had set up the appropriate decor and equipment).
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Most people don't move their GSPs & Ceylons to full marine until they are a bit bigger, but I moved my GSPs when they were 3 - 3.5 inches. I moved them to an SG og 1.026 over the course of about 6-8 months.... and they've been like that now for 2-3 years. They're just as active as they ever were, if not more so -- and the tank is much easier to manage (once I had set up the appropriate decor and equipment).
J
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Re: Marine for Ceylon
Cool....so as long as he's happy I guess I can leave him for a while, right?
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Re: Marine for Ceylon
You've got time, he's half grown so you could raise it a little more if you wish and then see how he does. Your choice really.
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Re: Marine for Ceylon
Not to hijack, but Petpirate, how does the GSP growth rate change as they get over 3"? Another thread was curious how quickly they reach full size.
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