The Puffer Forum

Hey guys I was wondering if it would be okay to add another GSP to my tank. I currently have one GSP which is roughly 2", maybe less, in a 29 gallon tank. Would it be okay to buy another GSP?

Lazeeyemt

Not without upgrading to 60 at least... I'm no expert, but I think that once you get more than one, you need 40g per GSP, since they're pretty territorial. So, my guess is you'd need more like 80g, but don't take my word for it.

Aye, we generally say 30 gallons per GSP minimum. I would stick with a single GSP, and consider starting to move into the marine environment (even just looking at your different options and whatnot). There are a variety of SW puffers that you can keep with your GSP in a much larger tank (which will give you some variety).

Also, I find that you lose the personality of your puffer when you keep multiples of the same species. If you're still set on getting two, you should be upgrading your tank BEFORE you get the second one.

Agnate wrote:Aye, we generally say 30 gallons per GSP minimum. I would stick with a single GSP, and consider starting to move into the marine environment (even just looking at your different options and whatnot). There are a variety of SW puffers that you can keep with your GSP in a much larger tank (which will give you some variety).

Also, I find that you lose the personality of your puffer when you keep multiples of the same species. If you're still set on getting two, you should be upgrading your tank BEFORE you get the second one.

what SW puffer can you get to live with your GSPs?

Most of them seem to be okay, so long as they're slightly bigger than your GSP when you get them. For smaller tanks, I would look into getting a Toby (there are a few Toby species).

Remember, though, that any addition of fish will require you to upgrade the tank size, as a 29 gallon is only sufficient for a single GSP.