The Puffer Forum

I had two GSP, one that died today. my tank was not fully cycled when I got them. I did not know this as the pet store owner told me to cycle for a week. It was not enough as I found out after getting a testing kit. I have worked hard to maintain low ammonia and nitrite. They are about zero. I also have low nitrate levels. I think zero as well.

I have been using prime and stability.

I also have been using marine salt.

PH is 7.8
water temp is 77
Ammonia is 0ppm
Nitrite is 0ppm
Nitrate is 0-5ppm.

I am already really sad about losing one of my puffs. I’m worried I’m gonna lose my other one shortly. He is pretty inactive while he is usually zipping all over the tank. He is sitting close to the surface.

How exactly did you cycle the tank during that week? What test kit are you using? Tank size?

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is ur green puffer older maybe few months? if so remember as babies they need freshwater as teenagers+ brackish water is best for them. hope this helps.

You can keep a juvie GSP in SW.