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Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:35 pm
by sgtmyers88
Just wondering how much longer should I keep my GSP's in the 55G I have? Its been 4 months since I got them and they are already about 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches long now. Salinity is at 1.020. I am currently looking at trying to find a nice 75G to 125G SW setup nearby on Craigslist for around $400. There was also a 200G as it would either make a nice home for them or perhaps a Porcupine Puffer that I hope to get eventually.
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/for/2923663228.html
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/for/2929853937.html
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/for/2958775608.html
And how the heck would you move something like this!?
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/for/2911061121.html
Re: Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:51 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
How many do you have? I would say at that size upgrading them now would probably be a good idea. As far as moving that 400 gallon, you'd probably need a very large truck or a trailer.
Re: Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:53 am
by puffykid
He has 2 gsp's in the 55
Re: Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:58 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
puffykid wrote:He has 2 gsp's in the 55
Thank you for clearing that up for me. =]
Then yes, I think upgrading rather soon would be good. By the time they're between 2-3 inches it's best to give them 30 gallons each (minimum of course
)
Re: Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:02 am
by sgtmyers88
Yeah I understand the 30G per GSP rule. I know I had been exceeding the requirements for the whole time I had them. I just did not want to postpone upgrading too far out and stunt them. (I have just been holding out for the perfect deal to come along)
Re: Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:31 am
by Nuclear_Glitter
sgtmyers88 wrote:Yeah I understand the 30G per GSP rule. I know I had been exceeding the requirements for the whole time I had them. I just did not want to postpone upgrading too far out and stunt them. (I have just been holding out for the perfect deal to come along)
Oh I figured you knew the rule. You seem to be quite caring for your puffers, I was just attempting to answer your question. Sorry if I came off rude or pushy. I know what you mean about the perfect deal; I am always trying to find one. Good luck! =]
Re: Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:41 am
by bertie 83
Yes sooner is always better than later. I would aim to upgrade within the next month or so to be safe, you are not pushing your luck yet but may soon be cutting it fine.
Re: Time to Upgrade?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:37 am
by puffykid
Nuclear_Glitter wrote:puffykid wrote:He has 2 gsp's in the 55
Thank you for clearing that up for me. =]
Then yes, I think upgrading rather soon would be good. By the time they're between 2-3 inches it's best to give them 30 gallons each (minimum of course
)
np! = D