The Puffer Forum

I just adopted a 2" GSP from a friend after the beautiful little creature devoured most of the fish, anemones, and invertebrates in his 300 gallon marine tank. The GSP lived in my friends marine tank for 1 year before getting booted out, and I just put him in my small 24 gallon saltwater tank two days ago. The new 24 gallon tank has lots of live rock, one damsel, and is well cycled. I had planned on setting up this small 24 g tank as a reef tank--which, of course, is not going to happen now that I have this adorable little fin nipper in it. I have another 90 gallon saltwater tank in storage, but it is expensive to run and set up, so I want to wait as long as possible before I move the GSP to the bigger tank.

My questions is, how big can the GSP get in this 24 gallon tank before I need to move him into my bigger tank?

Will one GPS be OK in a 24 gallon tank long term?

If I move the GPS to the bigger 90 gallon saltwater tank, what other tank mates to you recommend?

They get to be about 6 inches--the minimum tank size for an adult GSP is 30 gallons; they're also prone to growing extremely slowly, so you have a bit of time before he or she is in dire need of a larger tank. I believe that there are a few bad tasting corals that you can keep with a GSP. I think they are mushrooms, leathers and possibly xenias.

Mine grew from 2-4" within 2 years. I'd definitely begin looking for a larger tank at 3". Maybe a 55g?

Thanks! It sounds like I have some time then. Honestly, this little fish is so adorable! Such a cute personality along with those deadly chompers. It is too bad that the pet stores sell them with such mis-information. I have learned a lot from this forum--thanks!

I thought I'd sneak this in : Welcome to the Forum pamelat64!

Welcome!

On a related note:
How long can you keep one GSP in a 5.5 before having to upgrade to say, a 55?
If I buy a baby (1-2") How much time would I have to setup a larger tank before his health is effected (stunted growth)

Haha, your story made me laugh. I want to see the little demon. Give us a picture please.

Eager Newbie wrote:On a related note:
How long can you keep one GSP in a 5.5 before having to upgrade to say, a 55?
If I buy a baby (1-2") How much time would I have to setup a larger tank before his health is effected (stunted growth)

Personally, I would not even consider putting a GSP in such a small aquarium ... you did mean 5.5 gallons, correct? Way too small if that's what you meant.

+1 You should never house a GSP in that small of a tank

Kk thanks. I doesn't look like I'll be able to land a DPS like I wanted to

Most puffers require a 15 + gallon tank...maybe you can check around on craigslist and find you a bigger tank so that you have more options???

http://appleton.craigslist.org/hsh/1458597398.html

http://appleton.craigslist.org/for/1457474255.html

http://appleton.craigslist.org/for/1448356111.html
I love this kind of tank! Perfect for seahorses! (*wink*) The cherry stand is gorgeous, but IDK if it's included?

http://appleton.craigslist.org/for/1470642309.html

http://appleton.craigslist.org/for/1459232769.html
looks like some good deals ^^^

Worried about how much extra it would cost to buy heaters/lighting/all the other stuffs for the ones with that not included. Strip lights are expensive

If I do anything larger than 30 gallons I will probably go marine.

The hex that you like says "with base" so that would be the stand...and supplies...might be all you need!

CarmenH wrote:The hex that you like says "with base" so that would be the stand...and supplies...might be all you need!

Lol I re-read that and was like...duh....